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A tornado caused damage in Long Creek Sunday.
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Potential tornadoes touch down in Macon County during volatile weather Sunday

At least two tornadoes in the area, followed by plummeting temperatures.

A screenshot of a video taken by the Wells family after Mercedes Wells gave birth to a baby, following being discharged from a hospital.
Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
Mother’s traumatic labor experience sparks call for maternal health reform

Kelly’s health bill would require all hospitals to have a safe labor discharge plan, among other things.

The Illinois State Capitol is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
3 weeks ago
New laws: Illinois expands job-protected leave for parents with newborns in NICU

Laws also address AI in hiring, workplace transparency, organ donation leave, more.

A van hit the Baskin Robbins at MacArthur Blvd. and Laurel Tuesday afternoon.
Local
3 weeks ago
Baskin Robbins rebuilding on South MacArthur

A grand opening will be held in the Spring or Summer.

ECHL
Sports
3 weeks ago
Work stoppage halts ECHL, Bloomington Bison games

A strike notice was served earlier this week.

Springfield Police squad
Crime
3 weeks ago
Springfield resident arrested on drug, gun charges

Drugs, a gun, and cash allegedly found in the suspect’s home.

Former U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, in green to the right in the photo, takes part in a beam signing ceremony for the new Sangamon County Transportation Center.
Local
3 weeks ago
Republicans praise Davis on transportation center help; Davis says effort was bipartisan

Davis: “Extreme bipartisan support” is what made the project happen.

Legends Entertainment, near the new Scheels Sports Park, remains under construction.
Business
3 weeks ago
Restaurants announced for Legends Entertainment Complex

Construction on the complex continues.

The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
3 weeks ago
New Illinois laws bring major changes for workers, consumers, and businesses in 2026

From AI in hiring to healthcare coverage, new laws impact workers, consumers, and businesses.

A person fills out a Powerball lottery ticket on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
National
3 weeks ago
Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot

The prize followed 46 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers.

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