Dick Durbin at a press conference in his home's backyard in Springfield on April 24, 2025, one day after he announced he would not seek reelection.
Local
9 months ago
Durbin reflects on career, retirement in the backyard where it all began

Durbin said he plans to spend his remaining time in Congress talking to his Republican colleagues, urging them to protect the constitutional authority of the Senate.

Sangamon County Coroner office
Local
9 months ago
Skeletal remains found in Grandview

The remains have undergone examination by a forensic pathologist and anthropologist.

Camaro with Illinois license plate
Local
9 months ago
DMV on Dirksen to open, others to close in Springfield

The DMV on Dirksen Parkway, which closed in 2022 for renovations, will reopen May 5 as a new Flagship DMV location.

Road closed sign
Local
9 months ago
East Cook Street closed due to water main leak

East Cook Street closed due to water main repairs.

Brian Wilham and his wife Karla.
Local
9 months ago
Memorial hospital organ donor flag-raising ceremony

There are over 100,000 people on the national organ transplant waiting list.

Sonya Massey's mother Donna and community activist Teresa Haley leave a Sangamon County courtroom after a trial date was set for Oct. 20 for Sean Grayson's murder trial.
Crime
9 months ago
Grayson’s trial date set for October in Peoria County

“It’s the beginning of seeing him jailed for life.” – Sontae Massey

National
9 months ago
Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won’t seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026

The decision by Durbin, who is in his fifth Senate term and is the chamber’s No. 2 Democrat, will set off a flurry of activity among a scrum of would-be successors, both Democratic and Republican.

Business
9 months ago
IL tourism chief out amid ethics probe

Guv: It’s a one-off
Thomas: I’m a scapegoat

400 block of East Adams on March 4, 2025.
Local
9 months ago
400 East Adams block has reopened to traffic

The street has been closed since a fire in June 2024 destroyed buildings on the block.