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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — With Election Day approaching, Illinois voters are preparing to choose who will replace longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
Nov 3, 2026Open source
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Springfield man dies in I-57 crash south of Effingham
On Oct. 28 at 12:13 a.m. the Effingham County Sheriff’s Department and the Illinois State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on I-57 southbound, ap...
Oct 30, 2026Open source
Photos: Iowa men's basketball exhibition vs. Illinois Springfield, Oct. 27
The Iowa men's basketball team hosted Illinois Springfield in a preseason exhibition at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Tuesday. See photos from the action. 🏀
Oct 28, 2026Open source
Feds say Quincy man mailed letters containing white powder to members of Illinois congressional delegation
The letters were postmarked in Springfield on Oct. 19 and contained handwritten messages, including “HA HA” and “HAH enjoy the gift,” according to an...
Oct 27, 2026Open source
Illinois Democrats on defense over scandals in races for state legislature
With the national political landscape tilting against Republicans ahead of next month's midterm elections, the Illinois GOP is hoping recent scandals involvi...
Oct 13, 2026Open source
Illinois’ acting legislative ethics watchdog warns lawmakers on sexual harassment: ‘Someone always know...
David Risley was chosen as acting legislative inspector general after the previous officeholder, Michael McCuskey, resigned amid questions over how he handle...
Oct 3, 2026Open source
IDNR announces chronic wasting disease sampling locations for deer hunters
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding deer hunters that free chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing is available at partic...
Oct 2, 2026Open source
As early voting begins, officials seek to reassure public about election security, integrity
SPRINGFIELD — With early in-person and mail-in voting now underway in Illinois, state and local election officials insisted Friday that the state’s votin...
Sep 26, 2026Open source
Pritzker pledges to stay on ‘Team Fight’ as he asks Illinois voters for 3rd term
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks with Emily Waugh of Oregon at Lulu’s Diner in Springfield on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026.
Sep 1, 2026Open source
Purdue Northwest volleyball splits final day at Ferris State
Purdue Northwest volleyball fell to Emporia State before sweeping Illinois Springfield to finish 1-3 at the Ferris State Invitational, earning its first 2026...
Aug 30, 2026Open source
CPS budget challenges Springfield to pay up
As Illinois falls further behind its 2017 funding commitment, K-12 students need the opportunity those dollars bring more than ever.
Aug 13, 2026Open source
EPA's ethanol decision praised by Illinois farm groups, politicians
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois agriculture and political leaders reacted positively to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug 12, 2026Open source
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How overweight is Illinois compared to the rest of the US?
A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
What's next for JB Pritzker after winning Illinois governor's election?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cruised to reelection in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but could his aspirations soon direct him toward another office?
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Gov. Pritzker thanks supporters after win, but is not ready to discuss 2028 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Wednesday morning, a day after winning another four years in Springfield.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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Rochester is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
Region: Central Illinois
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How overweight is Illinois compared to the rest of the US?
A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
What's next for JB Pritzker after winning Illinois governor's election?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cruised to reelection in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but could his aspirations soon direct him toward another office?
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Gov. Pritzker thanks supporters after win, but is not ready to discuss 2028 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Wednesday morning, a day after winning another four years in Springfield.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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