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Memorial Medical Center with the former Reisch Brewery.
Local
2 months ago
SIU’s brewery beginnings being celebrated

“Beer, Brats, & Beginnings”

Fighting Illini Football
Sports
2 months ago
Illini football fans excited as season opener approaches

Other students say they love attending the football games, but the excitement goes well beyond just the game itself.

A letter written by Mary Todd Lincoln, dated April 17, 1868, has been donated to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Local
2 months ago
Springfield’s ALPLM receives letter written by Lincoln’s wife regarding Tad and geography

The letter is dated April 17, 1868, three years after Abe Lincoln’s death.

Athelitic training faculty and students working on athletes from the Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL) before their game on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Local
2 months ago
WPBL leaves athletic training up to UIS program

“I’ve seen phenomenal baseball,” Weuve said.

Education
2 months ago
Best high schools in Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the best high schools in Illinois using data from Niche.

Portrait of distressed teenage boy sharing mental health troubles with therapist while sitting on chair and hiding face during one on one session copy space
Local
2 months ago
Expert: Back to school time for kids could be more than just a stressor

There could end up being problems with mental health, too.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul at the Illinois State Fair in August 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
2 months ago
Illinois to receive up to $768M in Meta settlement over teen social media addiction

Attorney General Kwame Raoul one of many state AGs who investigated, sued Meta.

Meta
IL State News
2 months ago
Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction

Illinois is included in the settlement.

An image of a "LEGO city" you could build at the "Springfield Brick Convention."
Local
2 months ago
A LEGO convention is coming to Springfield

“It will be the ultimate event for LEGO lovers of all ages.”

Gov. JB Pritzker and challenger Darren Bailey. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Peter Hancock)
Local
2 months ago
Pritzker, Bailey offer different visions for Illinois education

Candidates respond to questions on school funding, education policy, in State Fair appearances.

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