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Max Homa lines up a putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament, Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Silvis, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Sports
3 days ago
Max Homa gets in the British Open because of a short putt someone else missed

Happened thanks to Illinois’ John Deere Classic.

A Flock license plate reader camera.
Local
3 days ago
Springfield Mayor supports Flock contract extension

Buscher says crime has declined with their use.

Austin Huddleston
Local
3 days ago
State Police: Man, wanted since late-May for reckless driving, arrested July 4

Officials say thanks in part to public tips, Huddleston was caught Saturday and taken to jail.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act into law in Chicago on July 6, 2026, surrounded by lawmakers and advocates. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Local
3 days ago
Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks

The law builds on legislation passed in California and New York to create a state-driven national standard.

Local
4 days ago
Hottest Julys in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Julys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

Illinois schools will look to new guidelines in the battle against AI cyberbullying and rapidly evolving technology. (Credit: Pix4free.org)
IL State News
4 days ago
Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect

Educators are working to understand how best to respond to rapidly evolving technology.

Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot
Local
4 days ago
Former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson seeks medical release

Grayson has served less than six months of a 20-year sentence for the murder of Sonya Massey.

Wrigley Field in Chicago
Sports
4 days ago
Cubs sign RHP Jake Woodford, designate RHP Bryse Wilson for assignment

In a corresponding move, the Cubs designated right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment.