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FILE - U.S. Olympic wrestler Kennedy Blades shows her silver medal from the Paris Olympic Games before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago on Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Sports
8 months ago
Real American Freestyle partners with ALT Sports Data to bring sports betting to wrestling league

The deal was made in time for the next event, RAF3, on Nov. 29 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

Senate President Don Harmon talks to state Sen. Michael Hastings on the floor of the Illinois Senate on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
8 months ago
Bill to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates fails on final day of veto session

Pritzker had called for action in wake of State Farm’s 27.2% rate hike in July.

Yvonne -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
8 months ago
Meet Yvonne — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

A “lovely and fun tabby.’

Levi -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
8 months ago
Meet Levi — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Levi is one of many dogs filling the shelter to capacity.

Local
8 months ago
Purple Coalition launches first listening session in Springfield

Concerns, hopes, and ideas for improving civic engagement and restoring trust across political lines.

Education
8 months ago
Wish list for District 186

Focus groups help find a new leader.

A demonstrator holds a sign reading "STOP BEATING PEOPLE" near a line of law enforcement as protesters gather outside an ICE processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
IL State News
8 months ago
Judge to hear arguments as advocates sue feds over conditions at Chicago-area ICE facility

As attorneys representing the federal government asked for more time to prepare, the plaintiffs’ lawyers called the situation in the west Chicago suburb of Broadview a “human rights emergency.”

Scam Alert
Local
8 months ago
Springfield police warn of donation scam targeting shoppers on the west side

Scammers claim to be raising money for Boys and Girls Clubs.

Peter Cadigan and Peggy Finley appear in Sangamon County Circuit Court.
Crime
8 months ago
Springfield EMTs accused in Earl Moore Jr. death won’t face trial until 2026

Both the prosecution and defense agreed to a potential May 11, 2026, trial date.

IL State News
8 months ago
Who wants to be last?

Some candidates believe bottom ballot spot means a boost.

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