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Local
5 days ago
Illinois bill limits how social media companies can target feeds to children

The measure passed with unanimous support in both chambers.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) works on the field during the NFL football team's practice Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
5 days ago
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is looking to bounce back after being hampered by a foot injury

“It’s not from a standpoint that I’m like always in pain, but the way my foot broke, there’s calluses in there that creates a different type of foot structure with those bones — different things that kind of shifts things around,” Odunze said.

The Obama Presidential Center is seen Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
5 days ago
Inside Obama’s presidential museum opening this month: The cost, the books and a beehive

A look at the numbers behind the former President Barack Obama’s presidential museum.

Statues of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Thursday, May 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
IL State News
5 days ago
With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama’s new museum is political and personal

Here’s a closer look at the top attractions of the campus that is expected to draw as many as 1 million visitors annually.

Springfield firefighters were at the scene of a fire on South 16th Street Wednesday, June 3.
Local
6 days ago
1 hurt during fire at Springfield east side home

The cause of the fire wasn’t released.

Uniformed officer at a wooden lectern addressing a city council meeting, with council members behind a long desk and audience seating in the foreground.
Local
6 days ago
Police handling of a Black teenager concerns aldermen

Williams wants to spread the word about the police chief — and the mayor.

Sangamon and Menard County Crime Stoppers say these six suspects are wanted for various offenses.
Crime
6 days ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed finding suspects wanted for various crimes

These subjects are wanted on active warrants for a variety of offenses, including felony theft, drug-related crimes, DUI, and other serious offenses.

The St. Patrick's Day parade in Springfield gives a check for $10,000 in proceeds to the Downtown Springfield Heritage Foundation, who is in turn giving the money to the new "My Heart's Downtown" initiative.
Local
6 days ago
From shamrocks to hearts: Where proceeds from the St. Patrick’s Day parade are going this year

“My Heart’s Downtown” says their efforts are already working.

Orange warning triangle on the road shoulder with a blurred white car and person in the background.
Local
6 days ago
TIM Track will simulate roadway conditions to train police, IDOT

TIM stands for Traffic Incident Management.

A laundry room in a home.
Plumbing Expert
6 days ago
How to make a laundry room a more functional space

Homeowners can consider these tips to make laundry rooms more functional spaces.

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