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UIS Athletics
Local
47 minutes ago
UIS Softball makes home stand at the Scheels Sports Park

The Springfield Clinic Dome at the Scheels Sports Park will be hosting the next 10 games for UIS Softball, including 2 tournaments.

A Sangamon County Animal Control officer responds to a call of a stray dog Wednesday morning outside the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Local
13 hours ago
County: City aldermen had misunderstandings about animal control contract

City to pay bill for last year of service now that some “miscommunications” have been cleared up.

FILE - Chicago Sky's Angel Reese, left, shoots against Washington Mystics' Kiki Iriafen during the second half of a WNBA All-Star basketball game, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Sports
20 hours ago
Angel Reese re-signs with Rose BC for remainder of Unrivaled season

eese led Unrivaled with 12.2 rebounds per game last season and led Rose in blocked shots.

FILE - The Kraft logo outside of the company's headquarters in Northfield, Ill., March 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
IL State News
20 hours ago
Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into 2 companies, says its problems are ‘fixable’

On Wednesday, the company said it will pivot from the split and invest $600 million in marketing, sales and product development.

Rochester Rockets
Local
21 hours ago
Teachers, parents voice concerns over proposed cuts to Rochester schools

In January, district leaders announced just over $3 million in cuts as part of a deficit reduction plan.

Ball Chatham Schools logo on a district building
Local
22 hours ago
Ball-Chatham School District asking voters to approve $110 million referendum

Lamon said some buildings have gotten so bad that they’ve struggled to keep classrooms warmer than 50 degrees in the winter.

The photo shows a close-up of marijuana buds before they leaf out. (Capitol News Illinois/Andrew Campbell)
Local
2 days ago
Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challenge

People report lengthy delays long after judges approve expungement and sealing orders.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
Local
2 days ago
Route 66 Centennial celebrations officially underway

Springfield is getting a share of $4 million in grants to help fund Route 66 100th anniversary celebrations.

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