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A person walks through falling snow at the White House on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
National
4 months ago
US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Underlying this is a jet stream gone wild, Maue and Chenard said.

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard checks the overhead scoreboard after scoring a power-play goal against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Sports
4 months ago
Blackhawks and Senators to play games in Duesseldorf as the NHL looks to grow hockey in Germany

Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly called the commitment to grassroots development in Germany “a critical next chapter for the NHL.”

Crime
4 months ago
Proposals would tighten loopholes to snare more child sex offenders

Lawmaker: “We have a duty to put protections and consequences in place.”

Taylorville's water tower
Local
4 months ago
Taylorville officials respond after oil found in Manners Park pond

The liquid was identified as a “fuel-type oil” that had gotten into the pond through a storm sewer drain.

Bunn logo
Local
4 months ago
Springfield’s BUNN sold to Chicago-based company

Bunn started in Springfield more than 180 years ago.

Local
4 months ago
Bigger and better than ever

St. Patrick’s Day parade steps off at noon Saturday.

Local
4 months ago
Bid to control volume on streaming commercials

TV is the FCC’s turf.

Deputy Governor Andy Manar (left) and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) speak Wednesday in Champaign.
Agriculture
4 months ago
Budzinski and Manar spotlight Illinois’ biomanufacturing future

Lawmakers discuss new markets for farmers, workforce opportunities, and the impact of the iFAB Tech Hub on Central Illinois’ economy.

Mega Millions lottery machine
IL State News
4 months ago
Illinois Lottery player wins $536 million Mega Millions jackpot

One online lottery player won the grand prize, while another won $5 million.

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association building, located in Springfield. The IMA is one of over a dozen organizations petitioning the Illinois Commerce Commission to end workshops researching the future of natural gas in Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
4 months ago
Business coalition warns against phasing out use of natural gas in Illinois

Group petitions ICC to end workshops studying the future of gas in the state.

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