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FILE - Northwestern's new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly attends an NCAA college football press conference, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, file)
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Northwestern turns to Chip Kelly to help spark offense, Chiles steps in at QB for Wildcats

QB Aidan Chiles (transfer from Michigan State), LB Kobie McKinzie (transfer from Oklahoma), DL Jamaal Johnson (transfer from UCF), TE Alex Honig (transfer from UConn) and DB Montae Pate (transfer from Weber State).

Local law enforcement gather in Sherman Monday to honor late New Berlin Police Chief Terry Nydegger.
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Area first responders pay tribute to longtime New Berlin police chief

“He was just so meticulous and patient and really knew what he was doing all around. He was an incredible individual, and I can’t express how much we’re going to miss him,” Ray said.

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), right, speaks with Kirby Winn, spokesperson for ImpactLife blood centers.
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2 months ago
Durbin touts need for blood donations, even in the summer months, during Springfield ImpactLife stop

Is the blood supply always in “crisis?” Maybe, says local doctor.

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2 months ago
Illinois’ Number One bagger crowned at Illinois State Fair

Quad Cities teenager wins at IL State Fair, will head to nationals in Vegas.

One of the marching bands in the Illinois State Fair "Miles of Smiles" Parade Thursday, August 13.
Illinois State Fair Guide
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Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade winners announced

Awards were handed out in a number of categories.

Local
2 months ago
Japan comes to Springfield this summer

Japanese visit is just one of 10-15 “familiarization tours” a year.

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2 months ago
‘Street medicine’ has arrived in Springfield

A four-woman team treats the local homeless.

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Veterans have their day at the Illinois State Fair

Brig. Gen. Williams: “Military service … teaches how to work with people who may be very different from you.”

This nearly 25-foot-tall Cozy Dog has been installed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
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2 months ago
The year of the Cozy Dog at the Illinois State Fair

“We are going to try and break the record for the most Cozy Dogs eaten simultaneously,” said Rebecca Clark, State Fair Manager.

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers former pitcher Tommy John praises his late friend, Dr. Frank Jobe during a memorial service at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, April 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
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2 months ago
Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83

He pitched for Cleveland, the Chicago White Sox, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Yankees, the California Angels and the Oakland Athletics.

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