Casey's staff hold lottery tickets
IL State News
7 months ago
Mega Millions Mystery: $349M jackpot winner in Illinois still unknown

The Illinois Lottery is eagerly awaiting the winning ticket holder to step forward and claim their $349 million life-changing prize. 

Weekend Rundown
7 months ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: See Dina’s picks for fun things to do in Springfield this weekend

So many great events to choose from this weekend in Springfield! Check out the Weekend Rundown!

Police lights
Crime
7 months ago
Springfield man killed in shooting at McDonalds

Officers reported they heard gunshots near the McDonald’s drive-thru and found a man on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.

Business
7 months ago
Tariffs, deportation occupy Governor Pritzker’s mind in Mexico

Application of tariffs simply haphazard, he says

Local
7 months ago
Election Day – Results

Sangamon County voters overwhelmingly approved of consolidation of recorder’s office into county clerk’s office.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, left, answers questions from City Club of Chicago CEO Dan Gibbon during a luncheon appearance Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Credit: City Club of Chicago)
IL State News
7 months ago
Raoul says ‘I do not want to go to Washington,’ rules out bid for U.S. Senate

Illinois attorney general says he can do more by staying in his current job.

Guest speakers for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Local
7 months ago
April is officially Child Abuse Prevention Month

Prevention is key, and the community as a whole can help to prevent child abuse.

Local
7 months ago
SEVERE WEATHER: Stormy weather moving through Central Illinois

The region could see intense thunderstorms, strong winds, and significant rainfall. Tornadoes are possible for areas in Central Illinois.

Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford, left, and Miles Kelly (13) celebrate a win over Michigan State after the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Sports
7 months ago
In recruiting battle, Illinois lawmaker weighs in on tax breaks for college athletes for NIL earnings

To Weaver, it’s more about helping the mid-major schools in the state such as Bradley, Illinois State, Western Illinois and Loyola Chicago than the Big Ten’s Illinois and Northwestern.