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Local
2 years ago
A historic but dilapidated Illinois prison will close while replacement is built, despite objections

The Illinois prison home of infamous killers Leopold and Loeb and Richard Speck, and the site of John Wayne Gacy’s execution, is shutting down.

Local
2 years ago
September is National Safety Month: weekly tip 3

Stay proactive and protect your property today!

Local
2 years ago
Capital City Clash comes to Robin Roberts Stadium

Around 30 professional wrestlers and about 1000 spectators came to Robin Roberts Stadium for […]

Crime
2 years ago
Six area men arrested on child pornography charges

Five are from Springfield, and one is from Taylorville.

Local
2 years ago
$1M lottery scratch-off ticket sold in Springfield

Winning ticket was sold at Fas Mart on South Sixth Street

Local
2 years ago
Jury deadlocks, mistrial declared in case of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan

Jury deliberated for nearly 15 hours before announcing stalemate on all counts.

Local
2 years ago
State wraps up case in challenge to assault weapons ban

Testimony rests on whether banned weapons are suited to military or civilian uses.

Local
2 years ago
Illinois’ top court says odor of burnt marijuana isn’t enough to search car

It is illegal to drive and smoke marijuana. But lawyers for the driver argued that the smell of burnt marijuana is not enough to believe a crime has occurred.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Education
2 years ago
University of Illinois System approves $8.3B operating budget for FY 2025

Increases in faculty, additional mental health resources and program enhancements are among budget priorities.