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Gregory Gilmore is the new U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois.
Local
1 month ago
New U.S. Attorney for Springfield, Central Illinois sworn in

Gregory Gilmore was given his oath Monday.

Hand for drinking water to live through drought, Concept drought and crisis environment.
Local
1 month ago
Climate trends contributing to more severe drought conditions across Illinois

“Poor planning of water resources can actually generate more frequent drought conditions,” Ford said.

Bryan Hatcher
Crime
1 month ago
Man charged with grooming 15-year-old girl given pretrial release

Bryan Hatcher, 22, is accused of grooming, possessing child sexual assault material, and sharing a sexual video of an adult woman without her consent. 

Man in a dark suit at a wooden podium addressing a formal session, flanked by two colleagues in a legislative chamber with flags behind them.
Local
1 month ago
Detention centers, exoneree restitution, foster care protections among final bills to pass

Dozens of bills passed on the final session days — here are some of the most significant.

Framed parchment with dense handwritten text displayed on a wall/gallery setting.
Local
1 month ago
New exhibit examines post-Civil War America

“The Second American Revolution” is at the ALPLM Friday through Jan. 17.

Local
1 month ago
Illinois bill limits how social media companies can target feeds to children

The measure passed with unanimous support in both chambers.

The Obama Presidential Center is seen Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
1 month ago
Inside Obama’s presidential museum opening this month: The cost, the books and a beehive

A look at the numbers behind the former President Barack Obama’s presidential museum.

Statues of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Thursday, May 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
IL State News
1 month ago
With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama’s new museum is political and personal

Here’s a closer look at the top attractions of the campus that is expected to draw as many as 1 million visitors annually.

Springfield firefighters were at the scene of a fire on South 16th Street Wednesday, June 3.
Local
1 month ago
1 hurt during fire at Springfield east side home

The cause of the fire wasn’t released.

Uniformed officer at a wooden lectern addressing a city council meeting, with council members behind a long desk and audience seating in the foreground.
Local
1 month ago
Police handling of a Black teenager concerns aldermen

Williams wants to spread the word about the police chief — and the mayor.

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