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wrestling for a cure
Local
1 hour ago
Local professional wrestlers look to raise money for St. Jude this weekend

One event brings together the high-flying action of pro wrestling and fundraising for St. Jude Childhood Cancer research hospitals!

An Illinois American Water tower pictured in Bolingbrook. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
16 hours ago
Utility watchdog warns of rising water rates as regulators consider requests

Rate hike filings come as the state’s major water utilities seek merger.

George E. Johnson Sr. founded the Johnson Products which became the first black-owned corporation to be listed on the American Stock Exchange in 1971.
IL State News
16 hours ago
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99

Johnson and his late wife and high school sweetheart, Joan, started Johnson Products in 1954 on Chicago’s South Side after securing a $250 loan.

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard checks the overhead scoreboard after scoring a power-play goal against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Sports
17 hours ago
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery

Team physician Michael Terry said Bedard is expected “to make a full recovery in an approximate timeline of four months.”

A ribbon was cut Wednesday, July 8, 2026, on the Illinois Department of Transportation's new Materials Testing and Research Center in Springfield.
IL State News
17 hours ago
IDOT opens new home for Materials Testing and Research Center in Springfield

The new $63 million facility replaces an older, smaller facility.

State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) spoke at a rally for striking University of Springfield faculty union members Wednesday, April 8.
Crime
19 hours ago
Illinois State Representative from Champaign indicted, accused of wire fraud, lying to FBI

The Ammons couple is accused of getting state grants for organizations, then profiting from them.

A Springfield firefighter stands watch at a fire at Mervis Recycling, 1100 S. 9th, Springfield.
Local
20 hours ago
Fire continues at recycling plant near downtown Springfield

A cause has not been officially disclosed.

Vintage signs and artifacts line the walls and floors of Ace Sign Company.
Local
1 day ago
Memories of the Mother Road at Ace Sign Co. Rt. 66 Museum

The Ace Sign Co., and Route 66 Museum, is now housed inside an old 1952 Sears Warehouse.

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