Local
11 months ago
Unclaimed no more

Burial with military honors at Camp Butler

Local
11 months ago
The man with two jobs

Aldermen continue to press corporation counsel

Local
11 months ago
A heads-up to move over

ISP to alert some drivers

Crime Stoppers
Crime
11 months ago
Crime Stoppers seeks tips on White Oaks Mall vandalism

Springfield police are asking for the public’s help after a costly act of vandalism at White Oaks Mall last month.

Chicago nightclub memorial
Local
11 months ago
Demolition begins on former Chicago nightclub where stampede killed 21

In the pre-dawn hours of Feb. 17, 2003, security guards at the crowded E2 dance hall used pepper spray to break up a fight, causing panic among patrons who rushed the front door. Because the doors only opened inward, a frenzied crowd piled up. The crush killed 21 and injured 57. The building has been vacant since.

Bobby Rush
Local
11 months ago
Electors cast official votes for president

Harris, Walz take Illinois’ 19 electoral votes

Vanellope - Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
11 months ago
Meet Vanellope – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Vanellope is a gorgeous torbie (tabby + tortoiseshell) kitten and enjoys the company of other kittens.

Minimum wage in letters on dollar bills
Business
11 months ago
Illinois minimum wage to increase to $15 on Jan. 1

The minimum wage hike in Illinois to $15 is the final increase included in a 2019 law.

Grubhub cooler on motorcycle
Business
11 months ago
Grubhub agrees to $25M settlement after Illinois AG initiates FTC investigation

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul initiated the FTC investigation into Grubhub’s deceptive practices, which affected drivers, customers, and restaurants.

Crime
11 months ago
Could another Grayson get hired?

New sheriff faces Massey Commission