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Washington D.C., United States - 12 July 2026: Close-up of AARP homepage on a smartphone.
Local
4 hours ago
Illinois designated an AARP age-friendly state

Announcement comes after launch of EngAging Illinois.

Pope Leo
Health & Wellness
21 hours ago
Pope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer

“A subsequent oncology assessment confirmed that no further treatment is necessary,” the doctors said.

"Unique Eats and Eateries of Illinois"
Local
22 hours ago
Route 66 and Springfield are included in a new book about food in Illinois

“We literally ate our way through Illinois.”

Local
23 hours ago
Stratton and Tracy stage their only debate for U.S. Senate

The winner succeeds retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.)

This man allegedly broke into cars at the Springfield Memorial Hospital Physicians' Parking Garage September 9, 2026.
Local
1 day ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying parking lot burglar

Man allegedly broke into cars into hospital parking garage.

Sports
1 day ago
Kevin Byard looking forward to return to Chicago to face Bears, Caleb Williams

Byard experienced plenty during his two seasons with the Bears.

Chicago Bears
Sports
1 day ago
Bears RG Jonah Jackson moving in a positive direction as he tries to play Thursday against Pats

Jackson left Sunday’s 31-23 win at Atlanta. He had a did-not-practice designation on Monday and was listed as limited on Tuesday with hip and quadriceps injuries.

Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser and others take part in a ceremony from the advocates for "Marsy's Law."
Local
1 day ago
Sangamon Co. State’s Attorney and staff recognized for working with crime victims

The award was handed out Tuesday at the Sangamon County Complex in Springfield.

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