Cannabis plants
IL State News
7 months ago
Discussions about potential regulations on hemp begin

The first of many public discussions on hemp regulations in Illinois was held

Farm
7 months ago
‘Technical glitch’ means farmers’ market coupons for seniors are no good — for the moment

It’s not yet known when the glitch may be fixed and the coupons can be used again

FILE - Camp Randall Stadium is seen during an NCAA college football game between Wisconsin and Miami of Ohio, Sept. 12, 2015, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)
Sports
7 months ago
The new college sports agency is rejecting some athlete NIL deals with donor-backed collectives

Georgia, Ohio State and Illinois are among those that have announced plans with Learfield, a media and technology company with decades of licensing and other experience across college athletics, to help arrange NIL deals.

AJ Wilhemi
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Illinois hospitals fear massive cuts under Trump domestic policy law

Medicaid cuts expected to hit rural hospitals the hardest

Springfield Police Chief Joseph Behl
Local
7 months ago
A conversation with new Springfield Police Chief Joseph Behl

Joe Behl says he’s ready to hit the ground running, supporting both the public and his own officers

Scam Alert
Local
7 months ago
Helping Hands of Springfield warn of scams impersonating its workers

No cold calling asking for personal information or donations, says Helping Hands

Sangamon/Menard Area Regional Transit logo
Local
7 months ago
Rural mass transit continues increased usage in Sangamon County

“SMART” says it’s growing, and wants to continue to do so

FILE - This frame grab from video, provided by the Mexican government, shows Ovidio Guzman Lopez being detained in Culiacan, Mexico, Oct. 17, 2019. (CEPROPIE via AP File)
Crime
7 months ago
Son of ‘El Chapo’ expected to plead guilty this week to drug trafficking charges in Chicago

Speculation about a deal has been percolating for months, as behind-the-scenes negotiations have progressed quietly and slowly.

This woman is wanted in a theft and forgery investigation
Crime
7 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help wanted identifying theft, forgery suspect

Woman used fake passport to withdraw $7,000 from a bank account

Main entrance to the Champaign County Courthouse
IL State News
7 months ago
Champaign County, AFSCME Local 900 reach tentative deal, averting strike

Both union members and the Champaign County Board must still vote on the deal