White smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
National
9 months ago
White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the election of a new pope

VATICAN CITY (AP) — White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel […]

Business
9 months ago
Legislative leaders eye budget

IMA, IRMA conference

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Local
9 months ago
‘Touch’ Abe Lincoln in new way with new exhibit

“Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch” opens later in May

Kristi Noem
Local
9 months ago
Homeland Security Secretary talks illegal immigration near local murder site

Noem says Pritzker’s policies are criminal; Pritzker says the same about Noem’s

Raja Krishnamoorthi
IL State News
9 months ago
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announces Senate candidacy

Northwest suburban Democrat enters race with cash advantage.

Local
9 months ago
Tempers flare at Springfield City Council meeting

Economic development group rejects contract provision

Local
9 months ago
Illinois House and Senate meet for 7th annual softball game

Several hundred legislators, lobbyists and softball enthusiast turned out for the game.

US cardinals to vote on new pope
National
9 months ago
US Cardinals with Illinois connections to vote for the next pope

U.S. Cardinals with Illinois connections to vote for the next pope

Round circles with drawings of facial expressions
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Residents are being asked to help shape the future of mental health in Sangamon County

A new survey is hitting randomly selected mailboxes across Sangamon County this week.