×
2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Avenue
Local
11 months ago
State Fair announces Twilight Parade winners

Many Springfield-based winners of Twilight Parade awards.

Republican lawmakers in Springfield say power bills are skyrocketing because of "failed" energy policies.
IL State News
11 months ago
Republicans claim higher energy prices are all Governor’s fault

The Freedom Caucus says Democrats aren’t taking their pleas to do something with energy policy seriously.

Duke -- the Animal Protective League Dog of the Week!
Pet of the Week
11 months ago
Meet Duke — APL Dog of the Week

Affectionate, and may be a bit of a loner, but still a good boy!

The contents of a time capsule discovered at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.
History
11 months ago
Taylorville Memorial Hospital cracks open time capsule for public viewing

The time capsule contains a history of the TMH’s precursor, St. Vincent Hospital, including photographs of the facility in 1940 and 1953.

Left to right: Jeff Rogers, Don Craven and Anna Brugmann.
Business
11 months ago
Illinois newsrooms receive $4 million from state through tax credits

A law passed in 2024 was designed, in part, to fill void created by news deserts.

IL State News
11 months ago
Hundreds of Illinois Extension jobs lost after federal funding cuts

Illinois Extension is cutting over 200 jobs.

Sports
11 months ago
Chicago Bears call on state legislature to pass bill and provide momentum for suburban stadium

The Bears have the plans drawn up for the indoor stadium but need a mega bill to pass in Springfield in October to supply momentum for the construction.

David Jordan is wanted by Illinois State and Gibson City Police.
Crime
11 months ago
Man wanted, accused of shooting at officers before house ended up on fire

David Jordan, 70, Gibson City, is accused of shooting two officers, after which his home ended up on fire.

Pool water
Local
11 months ago
Lake Mattoon beach closed over algal bloom

People are being told to avoid the water. 

Food Scene
11 months ago
And the Golden Abe goes to …

Fairgoers can still vote for “people’s choice.”