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Latonian Johnson faces charges of Murder and Attempted Murder.
Crime
5 months ago
Decatur man arrested after 10-day search following stabbing death

Man allegedly stabbed and killed one woman, stabbed and injured her two children.

The Pana Panthers football team bus caught fire Friday night.
Local
5 months ago
Pana football team bus catches fire after victory against Hillsboro

No one was hurt in the fire.

gas pump shutterstock
Local
5 months ago
Traveling for Labor Day? Here’s what to expect according to AAA

Gas prices are down and the roads will be busy!

Education
5 months ago
Community college bachelor’s degree idea is not dead

Guv: Demand is greater than supply for some specialties.

UIS Athletics
Sports
5 months ago
Ford named head cheer coach at UIS

Ford is the former Rochester High School cheer coach.

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes players warm up in the outfield on a hot day.
History
5 months ago
The old ballpark comes full circle

“Reservoir Park” was built in 1925 by a community group starved for baseball.

Jason Hurst is the new Lucky Horseshoes Field Manager.
Sports
5 months ago
Hurst named Lucky Horseshoes Field Manager for 2026 season

Jason Hurst has managerial experience for other teams and leagues.

US Supreme Court building facade in Washington D.C.
IL State News
5 months ago
Gun rights groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County assault weapons ban

Case seeks to overturn recent ruling by 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

The Chicago city skyline is seen from Diversey Harbor, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
5 months ago
Chicago is in the Trump administration’s sights for its next immigration crackdown

The Trump administration asked the military this week for use of the Naval Station Great Lakes, north of Chicago, to support immigration enforcement.

Crime
5 months ago
Man accused in 2023 death of Springfield activist arrested in Mexico

No details yet on when Calixto might be extradited back to Springfield.

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