The Illinois Department of Public Health reported a record 12,657 newly-confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 145 additional deaths.

Work will continue to identify significant cuts that can be made to the state budget despite cancellation of the General Assembly's veto session, Gov.

The University of Illinois Springfield will resume in-person instruction Thursday. UIS Interim Chancellor Karen M.

A free public webinar will examine the costs of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and recent restrictions on local businesses.

With Springfield planning to follow Sangamon County into full coronavirus mitigation Friday, Mayor Jim Langfelder plans to take it a step further by tightening the city's mask mandate.

Springfield's Office of Public Works announced that the eastbound curb lane on North Grand Avenue East at the intersection of First Street will be closed for work on a sewer manhole Thursday.

The Springfield Theatre Centre aims to keep the spirit of theater and work of a local playwright alive by streaming "The Spirit of Lincoln" this weekend.

Lawmakers, in tandem with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, are looking to bolster the state's system of certifying and decertifying law enforcement professionals.

The coronavirus pandemic initially clouded Luka Garza's decision whether to stay at Iowa or leave for the NBA.