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severe weather
National
6 days ago
UPDATE: Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths

“We are extremely fortunate that this storm did not result in loss of life or serious injury,” Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall said of the storm that hit Lena, Illinois, on Friday.

Stormy sky
Local
6 days ago
Damage, at least one tornado in Springfield area from Friday night storms

One tornado was reported near Middletown.

Joseph Leckner, 35, is accused of beating a puppy in Taylorville.
Crime
7 days ago
Police: Video shows Taylorville man beating puppy to death

Joseph A. Leckner is charged with Animal Cruelty.

Kwain Karrick (left) and Hollie Bracco remain held in the Sangamon County Jail as of Friday, April 17.
Crime
7 days ago
Parents face charges after 4 kids found alone in unsanitary Springfield home

According to the department, the home was full of trash, animal waste, and bugs.

Long John Silver's storefront with a tall yellow inflatable fish outside and a 'Now Open' marquee in front.
Local
7 days ago
New Long John Silver’s now open on Dirksen

The new location is just down the street from its old location.

Buddy -- Animal Protective League Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
7 days ago
Meet Buddy — APL Pet of the Week

Big heart, bigger energy!

Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights speaks on the House floor April 17. Canty is the sponsor on a contentious human composting bill. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
7 days ago
School cell phone ban, human composting bills among hundreds advancing in Springfield

House approves new privacy rules for abortion care.

Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, takes a picture of the vote board in the Illinois House after the passage of a bill in May 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
7 days ago
House approves Pritzker initiative to regulate social media algorithms

Plan seeks to make children’s social media feeds less addictive.

State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado speaks on the House floor on Wednesday, April 15. (Capitol News Illinois phot by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
7 days ago
Latin American history, pet custody bills advance in Springfield ahead of deadline

Lawmakers moving dozens of measures as legislature enters final 6-week stretch.

Chicago Bears
Sports
7 days ago
Bears have plenty of options in NFL draft in trying to improve team

The Bears could use some more help protecting Caleb Williams and taking down the other team’s quarterback.

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