Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) is congratulated by teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Sports
2 weeks ago
Bears’ heartbreaking loss to 49ers costs them chance at top seed in NFC playoffs

“It’s frustrating,” Williams said. “You don’t want to lose a game ever. And then also, in that position, having a shot at the end is all you can ask for on this moment. But we’ve got to do better job overall.”

Illinois football head coach Brett Bielema talks about Illinois' upcoming appearance in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl prior an NCAA college basketball game between Nebraska and Illinois Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Sports
2 weeks ago
Tennessee and Illinois set for Music City Bowl with each team missing starters

Illinois coach Bret Bielema said bowls still create great memories for players and their families even in this changing landscape.

Jack, described as a mixed-breed mutt by his owner Shelley, keeps in stride on their afternoon walk in sleet and freezing rain, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Local
2 weeks ago
A bomb cyclone brings blizzards and dangerous wind chills to the Midwest

The storm brought blizzard conditions, treacherous travel and widespread power outages to parts of the Plains and Great Lakes on Monday as sharply colder air, strong winds and a mix of snow, ice and rain swept through.

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Sports
2 weeks ago
Tentative agreement reached between ECHL and Players’ Association

The Bloomington Bison’s Friday night game at Iowa was canceled because of the strike.

Dog new year
Holiday Guide
2 weeks ago
Prepare pets for New Year’s Eve celebrations and fireworks

Warm weather and fireworks can add extra stress for pets as families ring in the new year.

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Crime
2 weeks ago
Explosions shake homes, man arrested for detonating tannerite in Macon Co.

Authorities say Major admitted to detonating the Tannerite on his property but showed little concern for the impact the explosions were having on neighboring homes.

Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Illinois State Fair goes digital: Tickets for 2026 will be paperless

Digital ticketing for the 2026 season expected to improve convenience and security for fairgoers.

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Local
2 weeks ago
Still helping the wrongfully convicted after all these years

Bill Clutter founded the “Illinois Innocence Project” at UIS. He’s since founded his own entity, “Investigating Innocence.”

Thanks to donors and the HSHS St. John's Hospital Foundation, parents of Children's Hospital patients got to "shop" for Christmas presents, many of which were in this conference room.
Local
2 weeks ago
St. John’s Foundation doesn’t stop after Christmas

Giving helps make HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital technology — and even Christmas — possible for patients.

A tornado caused damage in Long Creek Sunday.
IL State News
2 weeks ago
Potential tornadoes touch down in Macon County during volatile weather Sunday

At least two tornadoes in the area, followed by plummeting temperatures.

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