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LOS ANGELES - NOV 10: Tom Dreesen at the Third Annual Celebrity Golf Classic to Benefit Melanoma Research Foundation at the Lakeside Golf Club on November 10, 2014 in Burbank, CA
Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86

Dreesen is from Chicago.

Damage from a collapsed roof is seen at Big Red Appliances & Mattresses in Florence, Ky, Thursday, June 18, 2026, after severe weather moved through the region. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
National
2 weeks ago
Tropical storm remnants pound Gulf states with heavy rain after tornadoes hit the Midwest

The Midwest, meanwhile, was recovering from a strong line of storms that tore through parts of Illinois, Indiana and northern Kentucky on Wednesday.

North Grand Avenue East is closed between 9th and 11th Street due to road construction.
Local
2 weeks ago
Man found dead near Springfield road construction site

An autopsy is planned for later Thursday.

Former President Joe Biden, from left, former President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush, and former President Bill Clinton, pose for a photo ahead of the dedication ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center, Thursday, June 17, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, Pool)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum

President Donald Trump is not among the announced guests. He called the $850 million center a “total disaster” in a social media post in February.

Terrence Jordan, selected as the next Superintendent of District 186 pending board approval, speaks to reporters Friday afternoon.
Local
2 weeks ago
New D-186 superintendent is ready for his close-up

Terrance Jordan succeeds Jennifer Gill.

Hand of Fate Brewing Company in Petersburg sustained damage following severe weather Wednesday, June 17.
Local
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: More damage following more severe weather throughout Illinois

Areas from one corner of Illinois to the other reported storm damage.

Diablo -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 weeks ago
Meet Diablo — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

“A solid dude.”

Illiana - Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 weeks ago
Meet Illiana — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Shy, but lovely!

TROXELL logo in bold navy letters with a teal X in the center
Local
2 weeks ago
Springfield insurance agency acquires another agency

Troxell says they are growing “intentionally.”

Darrian Stephenson (left) and Christopher Dibello
Crime
2 weeks ago
Two arrested for April Springfield shooting

April shooting caused damage to two homes and a car.

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