A person fills out a Powerball lottery ticket on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
National
5 days ago
Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot

The prize followed 46 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers.

Flu
Health & Wellness
5 days ago
Health experts urge vaccination and staying home when sick as flu activity increases

“We notice nationwide that when there’s viral activity on the coasts, it will eventually find its way into every part of the area, which includes Central Illinois.”

Carjacking
Crime
5 days ago
ISP shares safety tips as vehicle hijackings remain a threat

“A car can be replaced. Your life cannot,” Billingsley said. 

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.
Holiday Guide
5 days ago
Kwanzaa brings communities together

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.

Business
6 days ago
U.S. Chamber of Commerce optimistic about small business outlook next year

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, small businesses employ nearly half the entire American workforce.

An aerial look at a data center.
Business
7 days ago
There’s more than one data center planned for the region

A data center project could be taken up by officials in Logan County in January — same as the proposed CyrusOne project in Sangamon County.

Daniel Davis
Crime
7 days ago
Springfield man accused of having child porn

Daniel Davis, 48, remained jailed as of Wednesday afternoon.

Can you help identifying this man who set fire to Carter's Fish Market early Sunday?
Crime
7 days ago
Crime of the Week: Help identify suspect in weekend arson

$25K in damage done to Carter’s Fish Market.

Powerball
Local
7 days ago
Powerball jackpot reaches $1.7 billion for Wednesday drawing

Illinois players celebrate big wins while eyeing record-breaking holiday prize.

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