Put it on the record that Gov. JB PRITZKER has had it with some of the stuff that passes for business as usual in Springfield.

There it was, right in the middle of the Democratic presidential debate broadcasted on CNN last week: an ad from American Action Network praising U.S. Rep.

Springfield has traded Friday evening's freezing rain for a deep freeze.

The outgoing leader of Illinois' Senate offered a piece of advice for whoever next assumes the position - "bring everyone together." Chicago Democrat John Cullerton surprised his colleagues in November when he announced his intention to resign from the General Assembly.

For the last 11 years, Senator John Cullerton has been the man in charge of the chamber.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I'm sure you have been asked this question by others and maybe even have asked it of yourself.

Pleasant Plains defeated Riverton 51-44 in the championship game of the Sangamon County Boys Basketball Tournament at Lincoln Land Community College's Cass Gymnasium, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Springfield, Ill.

QUINCY - The University of Illinois Springfield men's basketball team led by 15 points early in the second half before allowing Quincy to force overtime, tied at 78.

GALESBURG - Springfield High School junior Shane Miller racked up 47 points in two games and the Senators defeated Dunlap 75-65 and beat Comer 73-46 on Saturday at the MLK Shootout at Galesburg.