Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputies and other law enforcement responded to a triple-homicide Thursday in the 3000 block of Hoover Ave.
Crime
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Three people dead following Springfield shooting

Three confirmed dead, officials say it’s an “active investigation.”

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Illinois High School football poll

Here is the latest list of top teams in high school football in Illinois.

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11 new members to join Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame

This ninth Hall of Fame class includes standout athletes and one coach representing eight sports: football, basketball, baseball, track and field, swimming and diving, softball, and women’s basketball.

Pope Leo XIV arrives for a Mass for the participants in the jubilee of ordained people in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
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Pope meets with Chicago union leaders, urges migrant welcome as crackdown underway in hometown

“While recognizing that appropriate policies are necessary to keep communities safe, I encourage you to continue to advocate for society to respect the human dignity of the most vulnerable,” Leo said.

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Rudy is sweet and “has a love for cozy comfort.”

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Loves strolls, adventures, and fresh air.

FILE - A general exterior view of Soldier Field is seen prior to an NFL preseason football game, Aug. 17, 2025, in Chicago.
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Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown

The friendly match was supposed to be played on Oct. 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago, but will be moved to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, the home stadium of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi.

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Massey panel leads up to recommendations

Commission’s managing director: “I’m appreciative people are showing up.”

Military personnel in uniform, with the Texas National Guard patch on, are seen at the U.S. Army Reserve Center, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in Elwood, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
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Texas National Guard troops now protecting federal property in Chicago area, official says

All 500 troops are under the Northern Command and have been activated for 60 days.

Military personnel in uniform, with the Texas National Guard patch on, are seen at the U.S. Army Reserve Center, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Elwood, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. (AP Photo/Laura Bargfeld)
IL State News
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UPDATE: Illinois urges judge to stop National Guard deployment after Trump administration ‘plowed ahead’

Department of Justice lawyer Eric Hamilton said the Chicago area was rife with “tragic lawlessness.” He noted an incident last weekend in which a Border Patrol vehicle was boxed in and an agent shot a woman in response.

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