A person fills out a Powerball lottery ticket on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
National
5 days ago
Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot

The prize followed 46 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers.

Business
6 days ago
U.S. Chamber of Commerce optimistic about small business outlook next year

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, small businesses employ nearly half the entire American workforce.

An aerial look at a data center.
Business
7 days ago
There’s more than one data center planned for the region

A data center project could be taken up by officials in Logan County in January — same as the proposed CyrusOne project in Sangamon County.

The Save-a-Lot store on Clear Lake Ave. in Springfield is closing.
Business
1 week ago
Save-a-Lot Springfield location to close Christmas Eve

No reason was given for the closure.

Business
1 week ago
Town and Country plans may not be dead

Developer bought MacArthur Blvd. strip mall in 2022.

Business
1 week ago
Someone will still want to be paid with a paper check

Comptroller says only about 80 percent of her office’s payments are electronic.

Electricity
IL State News
1 week ago
Regulators strike millions from Ameren, ComEd electric rate hike requests

Consumer advocates say customers should not be on the hook for ‘wasteful’ spending by the utilities.

Bill Harmon
Education
2 weeks ago
LLCC agriculture professor honored

Bill Harmon was honored by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education.

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Business
2 weeks ago
Illinois home prices increase in November, available inventory decreases

Many problems persist, according to Illinois REALTORS.

Growth Corp
Business
2 weeks ago
Changes in leadership at Growth Corp

President to become CEO, while another employee becomes president.