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High School Boys Basketball
Sports
13 minutes ago
Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll (FINAL POLL)

The last high school boys basketball poll before tournament time!

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Sports
18 minutes ago
Chicago Bears grant linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade

Edmunds is entering the final season of a four-year, $72 million contract he signed in 2023 and could be released if he doesn’t find a trade partner.

Jesse Jackson, Jr. stands near a picture of his father, the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, during a news conference outside the family home in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
25 minutes ago
Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization

“The outpouring of love and support received from around the globe has been abundant and deeply felt,” Jackson’s family members said in a recent statement.

This home in the Long Creek area was among those damaged by a tornado Sunday.,
Local
38 minutes ago
2 months since tornado, destroyed Long Creek homes still stand as a reminder

In the wake of this destruction, the community showed up to help.

James Dambacher, Glenwood Football coach
Sports
1 hour ago
Dambacher next Glenwood football coach

James Dambacher was most recently a coach with Auburn.

Mega Millions lottery machine
Local
15 hours ago
Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million sold at Springfield gas station

$3 million ticket sold at North Grand Ave. East Qik-N-EZ.

Local
15 hours ago
Call for “convention of states”

Supporters say the idea would give states a check on the federal government.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
Local
21 hours ago
‘Cobranded’ events part of Route 66 centennial celebration in Springfield. Here’s what’s planned

Here’s an updated list of events surrounding the centennial of the “Mother Road” in Springfield!

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