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Ross Horne, Ride to Remember organizers, share an embrace with Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher, after she received a special appreciation plaque from the Springfield Salvation Army.
Local
1 month ago
Remembering September 11th…by also remembering September 12th

The Ride to Remember couldn’t be held, but a State Capitol ceremony Sunday was.

Clarkston, Michigan - October 1 2021: Lil Durk on the Voice Of The Hero tour at DTE Music Theater
IL State News
1 month ago
Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of murder-for-hire at Los Angeles trial

The jury deliberated for three days before acquitting Lil Durk, the 33-year-old Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop artist best known for the 2023 hit “All My Life,” of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire.

University of Illinois Athletics Logo
Sports
1 month ago
Nate Sheppard scores 3 TDs, Duke rallies to beat Illinois 31-27 for its sixth straight win

The victory was the sixth straight for the defending ACC champion Blue Devils.

Volunteers clean headstones at Camp Butler National Cemetery Saturday, September 12.
Local
2 months ago
Honoring 9/11 by cleaning up Camp Butler

This is one of many volunteer opportunities at the cemetery.

FILE - Diesel prices are displayed at a gas station as prices hit a record high in the U.S., Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt, File)
Agriculture
2 months ago
Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers

The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment.

FILE - Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift warms up during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh,File)
Sports
2 months ago
Bears running back D’Andre Swift agrees to 3-year contract extension

The Bears visit the Carolina Panthers for their season opener on Sunday.

Michael Rabbitt poses for a photo at his home in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
IL State News
2 months ago
DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, but juries, judges were unconvinced, AP analysis finds

The Associated Press’ analysis focused on arrests made during protests last summer and fall in LA, Chicago, Portland, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. — cities with significant protests where President Donald Trump sought to or successfully deployed the National Guard.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
Sports
2 months ago
Cubs reinstate right-hander Edward Cabrera, move him to bullpen

Cabrera went on the injured list on Aug. 17 with a right middle finger blister — a condition that has vexed him — then made three rehab appearances with Triple-A Iowa.

An American flag flies on the top of the Tribune Tower in Chicago.
Local
2 months ago
Pritzker, Duckworth, other Illinoisans mark 9/11 anniversary

A ceremony centered around volunteerism was held in Chicago.

Randall Knott
Local
2 months ago
Second registered sex offender sought by Sangamon County arrested

Randall Knott, 55, was arrested Thursday.

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