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Christine Wonsley and Elmore Wonsley, mother and step father of Nolan Wells, stand on a stage with a photo of their son as they appear at the National Urban League's annual conference to share updates on his death, as well as Daniel Erving, and Tyler Smith, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Crime
3 minutes ago
Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation

One of the defendants, Edward James Porter of Illinois, allegedly called an unnamed witness on July 31 and threatened to kill them and their family, according to an affidavit.

FILE - Broadcaster Mike Krukow speaks during a remembrance ceremony for former San Francisco Giants player Orlando Cepeda before a baseball game between the Giants and the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Sports
12 minutes ago
Beloved longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow to retire at the end of the season

A 6-foot-5 right-hander selected by the Cubs in the eighth round of the 1973 draft out of Cal Poly, Krukow posted a 124-117 career record with a 3.90 ERA over 14 seasons from 1976-1989 with Chicago, Philadelphia and the final seven for the Giants.

FILE - Buffalo Bills cornerback Cam Lewis (39) leaves the field after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL wild card playoff football game, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Sports
18 minutes ago
Cam Lewis seeing more reps at Bears safety after Coby Bryant injury

Lewis has been filling in for Coby Bryant since he left practice Monday with an apparent left leg injury.

Jeff Wilson, candidate for the U.S. Congress representing the 13th District.
Local
24 minutes ago
Wilson hopes to unseat Budzinski

He is a Navy veteran and Champaign County Board member.

More than 90 thousand rubber ducks are dropped into the Chicago River as part of the annual Chicago Duck Derby for Special Olympics Illinois in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Cybele Mayes-Osterman)
IL State News
31 minutes ago
Rubber ducks by the thousands splash into Chicago River for annual Special Olympics fundraiser

The annual event, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois, draws thousands of participants.

Capitol Media Group in Springfield, IL.
Business
17 hours ago
Saga Communications, University of Florida, announce ‘landmark’ partnership

Partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities, and advances the future of local broadcasting

Meridian Elementary School in Blue Mound suffered damage in Wednesday's severe weather.
Local
21 hours ago
Teachers prepare new school building after tornado damages Meridian Elementary

Major painted a mural in a new space in the school that said: “Good Things Happen Here.” It stands as a reminder that even though students will be in the school for one year, that year will be important. 

Braxton Williamson
Local
22 hours ago
Man charged with aggravated battery of a child after infant dies in Christian County

An investigation found that the fall could not have caused all the injuries.

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