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IL State News
2 days ago
Authorities find 4 bodies outside Mexico City while searching for a missing American

Mawani and Hidalgo Ortiz lived in Chicago and Mexico City, according to Cate Taylor, a spokesperson for Mawani’s family.

Blue police barrier with white stencil text: 'POLICE LINE - DO NOT CROSS' and 'CHICAGO POLICE DEPT'; police cars in background indicating a crime scene or checkpoint.
Crime
2 days ago
At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say

The eight men and four women in the group ranged in age from 17 to 47.

Seven tornadoes hit western and central Illinois Wednesday, June 17, according to the National Weather Service in Lincon, as seen on this map.
Local
2 days ago
NWS: Second tornado in Springfield in a week last Wednesday, one of seven in region

Tornadoes also reported in Blue Mound, Pawnee, elsewhere.

Diesel fuel nozzle inserted into a yellow van's fuel tank at a station
Local
2 days ago
Springfield schools business manager: When bidding out bus fuel, it’s all about the markup

The sellers’ profit margins are really what are up for bid.

"The Great Race"
Local
2 days ago
Downtown Springfield becomes the starting line for the 2,300-mile long Great Race

The busy weekend kicked off with a downtown drone show celebrating Juneteenth and the arrival of the Great Race. Dahl called the event a success and credited cooperation among city, state and federal partners.

Back-to-school scene: yellow school bus with books, an apple, clock, and pencils on top against a teal background.
Local
3 days ago
Registration for next school year in Springfield already underway

District 186 talks registration and supplies.

A scene at the station where SNAP users can swipe their EBT card for Link Match vouchers at the Logan Square Farmers Market in Chicago (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Molly A. Wallace)
IL State News
3 days ago
Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients — and the farmers who feed them

Changes to SNAP eligibility are cutting benefits for hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents and hurting small farmers who support them.

Chicago White Everson Pereira (28) scores on a hit by Miguel Vargas during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Monday, March 30, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Sports
3 days ago
White Sox OF Pereira placed on 7-day concussion injured list after crashing into fence

After making the play, Pereira was down for a few minutes before leaving the field.

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