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ECHL
Sports
3 months ago
Work stoppage halts ECHL, Bloomington Bison games

A strike notice was served earlier this week.

Former U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, in green to the right in the photo, takes part in a beam signing ceremony for the new Sangamon County Transportation Center.
Local
3 months ago
Republicans praise Davis on transportation center help; Davis says effort was bipartisan

Davis: “Extreme bipartisan support” is what made the project happen.

The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
3 months ago
New Illinois laws bring major changes for workers, consumers, and businesses in 2026

From AI in hiring to healthcare coverage, new laws impact workers, consumers, and businesses.

A person fills out a Powerball lottery ticket on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
National
3 months 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.

Flu
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Health experts urge vaccination and staying home when sick as flu activity increases

“We notice nationwide that when there’s viral activity on the coasts, it will eventually find its way into every part of the area, which includes Central Illinois.”

Carjacking
Crime
3 months ago
ISP shares safety tips as vehicle hijackings remain a threat

“A car can be replaced. Your life cannot,” Billingsley said. 

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.
Holiday Guide
3 months ago
Kwanzaa brings communities together

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.

Business
3 months 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.

Powerball
Local
3 months ago
Powerball jackpot reaches $1.7 billion for Wednesday drawing

Illinois players celebrate big wins while eyeing record-breaking holiday prize.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)
Sports
3 months ago
Bears, Patriots, Jaguars clinch playoff berths in stunning first-year coaching turnarounds

The disappointing 2024 season led to coaching changes that have paid immediate dividends, with the Bears, Patriots and Jaguars all clinching playoff berths this week in the first year of the new regimes.

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