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Crime
1 year ago
Accused Highland Park July 4 parade shooter goes to trial

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — The man accused of opening fire on a suburban Chicago […]

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IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois Lottery player wins $1M, matching five Powerball numbers

The winner matched all five numbers, but not the Powerball.

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Crime
1 year ago
Springfield police warn of phone scam impersonating officers

These scammers falsely claim that the recipient has an active warrant and must make an immediate payment.

Boston, Massachusetts USA - November 16, 2024: Hundreds of counter protesters clash with police at anti-abortion demonstration in Boston
National
1 year ago
Supreme Court turns back challenges to laws keeping abortion opponents away from clinics, patients

One case comes from Carbondale, Illinois, which is located near the state’s southern border and passed an ordinance after becoming a destination for patients from nearby states with abortion bans.

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Agriculture
1 year ago
Financial impacts of federal action stir anxiety for Illinois farmers

Farmers face uncertainty as Congress delays long-term spending legislation

Crime
1 year ago
Springfield City Council hears concerns about human trafficking

As the city fights illicit massage parlors, a 14-year-old girl reads an essay

Brian Campbell, of the United States, embraces his girlfriend Kelsi McKee after winning the Mexico Open golf tournament in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Sports
1 year ago
Brian Campbell cashes in on a big break and wins Mexico Open for first PGA Tour title

Campbell played college golf at Illinois and was the low amateur in the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay.

Milan K. Patel sold the $3.1 million winning Ultimate Diamond Jackpot ticket at Komal Wine and Liquor in Chicago.
IL State News
1 year ago
$3M lottery ticket sold at convenience store near O’Hare Airport

The winner has one year from the drawing to claim the $3,188,104.

Local
1 year ago
City releases list of hopefuls for vacancy on Springfield City Council

Council confirmed Jeff Cox to W1 slot Feb. 18