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Troy W. Rathbone
Local
2 days ago
Riverton man wanted for July video gaming terminal burglary at local bar

Troy Rathbone allegedly had a hand in breaking into Mama Lee’s Sandbar on Mechanicsburg Road back in July.

Cassandra Simpson sits inside "Rolling Laughs."
Local
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Mobile comedy venue ‘Rolling Laughs’ rolls to success in first season

One more pop-up show this season, but plenty more appearances for Cassandra Simpson.

Students from the FFA chapter at Central A&M high school helped feed farmers.
Local
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FFA students feed hungry farmers

The lunch bags contained pork burgers, chips, a cookie and trail mix. A bottle of water was also included.

A massive 2,000-square-foot television wraps around the DraftKings Sports Bar at Wrigley Field. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
2 days ago
Report: Illinois tax revenue from gambling increased 19% last year

Sports betting, video gambling continue to drive increase.

FILE - Former NFL coach and University of Pittsburgh alumnus, Mike Ditka speaks at a news conference for the retirement of the number 75 jersey for former Pittsburgh offensive lineman Jim Covert before an NCAA football game between the Pittsburgh and the Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Sports
2 days ago
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86

Ditka’s family announced the death on Friday in a statement.

Local
2 days ago
Still more to learn about the Mother Road

The Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is in Springfield.

A sculpture of ascending doves is displayed at a memorial for survivors and lives lost to suicide dedicated by the Archdiocese of Chicago at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Hillside, Ill., on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis Andres Henao)
IL State News
2 days ago
First suicide memorial by a US archdiocese signals a compassionate shift by the Catholic Church

The archdiocese says the “At Peace” memorial at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery is the first of its kind by any U.S. archdiocese.

Grain bin
Local
2 days ago
Illinois launches low-interest grain storage loan program for farmers

The announcement comes as farmers struggle with high operating costs, tariffs and an unpredictable market.

Governor JB Pritzker speaks Thursday, October 8, in LaSalle.
IL State News
2 days ago
Viakable announces $55 million expansion at Illinois manufacturing facility

Company hopes to increase manufacturing capacity for country’s electrical infrastructure market.

Storm damage can be seen throughout Lansing, Illinois, on Aug. 14, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
2 days ago
Trump administration denies Illinois’ request for disaster relief — again

State sought FEMA help after days of severe weather in August.