United Center
Sports
9 months ago
Bulls, Blackhawks owners get the OK from City Council to transform area around United Center

The 1901 Project, touted as the largest private investment in Chicago’s West Side, is being spearheaded by the Reinsdorf and Wirtz families, who own the arena.

Gov. JB Pritzker gives State of the State and budget address on Feb. 19, 2025 at Illinois State Capitol.
IL State News
9 months ago
Governor Pritzker unveils new initiatives in address, criticizes Trump’s actions while citing Nazi parallels

In addition to highlighting initiatives in economic development, education and healthcare, Pritzker took time to talk about his “foreboding dread of what is happening in the U.S.”

Local
9 months ago
Search continues for missing Springfield woman

She was last seen on Feb. 8 around 5:30 a.m. near North Dirksen Parkway and Ridge Avenue.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during the Democratic National Convention, in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Education
9 months ago
Pritzker to back ‘screen-free schools’ and join national trend to ban cellphones in class

Eight states have policies that ban or limit schoolhouse cellphone use. Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio. Iowa, Kentucky and Michigan are among the 15 states where bans or other restrictions have been proposed.

Education
9 months ago
Ringeisen, ex-UIS chancellor, passes at 81

Led University of Illinois Springfield 2001-2010

boil order area
Local
9 months ago
UPDATE: Pittsfield issues boil order after water main break and pressure loss

Water main break occurred around 1 p.m. Tuesday

Treasurer Frerichs and Honorees of the Black History Month Awards Ceremony
Local
9 months ago
Black History Month awards ceremony hosted by Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs

The event was an opportunity to reflect on the great achievements of Black leaders.

Casper
Pet of the Week
9 months ago
Meet Casper – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Her adoption fee is discounted 50% by Meow Mobile so she can go home with you for only $25.

Bruno
Pet of the Week
9 months ago
Meet Bruno – Our Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

He has a beautiful brindle coat and a friendly personality. He’s walks pretty well on a leash and loves his time outside in the fresh air with his human friends.