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Heat causes portions of I-55 north of Springfield to buckle The extreme heat has caused portions of northbound Interstate 55 north of Springfield to buckle.Illinois State Police Sg… Read more >>

Three injured in shooting at Springfield KFC Three employees were hurt in a shooting at Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1111 N. Ninth St.Their injuries are non-life threaten… Read more >>

More charges expected in double slayings Charges could be filed as early as Tuesday afternoon against a 38-year-old Springfield area man arrested in connection w… Read more >>

Big Lots wins bid to buy Springfield Toys R Us store Big Lots, the discount retailer that sells furniture, food, decor and many more items, was the winning bidder in an auct… Read more >>

Chatham man wins Illinois Bicentennial coin design contest Hayden Schumer had a lot of history and symbolism to cram onto a commemorative coin for the state's bicentennial celebra… Read more >>

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When the price - and the material - is right We are in love with nature - but also with technology - so which is better when you build or remodel a home? Natural products such as wood or wool? Or a man-made substitute, such as laminate or nylon? To answer this question, I... Read more >>

Fire marshal says leave fireworks to professionals As the Fourth of July gets closer, odds are that people in Springfield are going to start hearing the bangs of firecrack… Read more >>

Rauner to consider allowing medical cannabis for opioid patients Gov. Bruce Rauner soon will be asked to weigh in on a bill designed to avoid addiction to prescription painkillers and r… Read more >>

Riverton's Justin Allgaier wins Xfinity race at Iowa NEWTON, Iowa - Justin Allgaier won all three stages and the NASCAR Xfinity Series race Sunday at Iowa Speedway for his s… Read more >>

Illinois to fund Medicaid preventive dental services for adults Almost half a million low-income Illinoisans soon will be able to receive periodic exams and teeth cleanings while payin… Read more >>

Mall manager: Simon Properties eyeing Sears, Bergner's spaces With two of its big-box stores closing, White Oaks Mall has a chance to pivot, according to mall manager Clay Emerich.Ne… Read more >>

Springfield man charged with one murder, suspected in second A 38-year-old Springfield area man was arrested Saturday after police were called to the scenes of two apparent homicide… Read more >>

Juneteenth Celebration helps kids understand abolition of slavery Josh Sabo was among several parents Saturday whose children participated in activities at the annual Juneteenth Celebrat… Read more >>

Rochester grad Josh Cable completes 5K after serious burn injuries Josh Cable spent 24 days last month in a hospital burn unit.With several supporters looking on, the recent Rochester Hig… Read more >>

Bears QB Trubisky remembers the purity of high school sports If any NFL starting quarterback can easily relate to high school athletes, it's Mitchell Trubisky.Not only was he still … Read more >>

A La Carte: Cozy Dog, Chili Parlor named Route 66 gems Two legendary Springfield dining stops have been recognized by multinational brand PEPSICO as "road-trip gems."COZY DOG … Read more >>

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