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Local
11 months ago
Traveling for Labor Day? Here’s what to expect according to AAA

Gas prices are down and the roads will be busy!

Education
11 months ago
Community college bachelor’s degree idea is not dead

Guv: Demand is greater than supply for some specialties.

UIS Athletics
Sports
11 months ago
Ford named head cheer coach at UIS

Ford is the former Rochester High School cheer coach.

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes players warm up in the outfield on a hot day.
History
11 months ago
The old ballpark comes full circle

“Reservoir Park” was built in 1925 by a community group starved for baseball.

Jason Hurst is the new Lucky Horseshoes Field Manager.
Sports
11 months ago
Hurst named Lucky Horseshoes Field Manager for 2026 season

Jason Hurst has managerial experience for other teams and leagues.

US Supreme Court building facade in Washington D.C.
IL State News
11 months ago
Gun rights groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County assault weapons ban

Case seeks to overturn recent ruling by 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong runs to first base after hitting a single against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Sports
11 months ago
MLB hitters swinging at first pitches at highest rate since 1988

While there are some pitches missing from the data before the 2000 season, the percentage for each of the last two years is the highest such number since it was 32.6% in 1988.

The Chicago city skyline is seen from Diversey Harbor, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
11 months ago
Chicago is in the Trump administration’s sights for its next immigration crackdown

The Trump administration asked the military this week for use of the Naval Station Great Lakes, north of Chicago, to support immigration enforcement.

Crime
11 months ago
Man accused in 2023 death of Springfield activist arrested in Mexico

No details yet on when Calixto might be extradited back to Springfield.

Michael Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer
Business
11 months ago
State treasurer makes record-breaking investment earnings for state

$1.57 billion in investment earnings, $997 million for “Illinois Funds.”