Trick-or-treaters should social distance and wear proper face coverings, but haunted houses are out in light of COVID-19, according to Halloween guidelines issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health on Wednesday.

The City of Springfield announced Wednesday that free meter parking in the downtown area will continue through the end of the calendar year.

The Sangamon County State's Attorney's office filed first-degree murder charges Wednesday against Richard A.

Fifth Street Renaissance of Springfield is holding a "box city" camp out as a fundraiser for homeless veterans at MB Heating & Cooling, 1555 W.

FREEPORT - A 63-year-old Freeport resident known for portraying Abraham Lincoln will go to trial in December on child pornography and prostitution charges.

Rochester High School's Karlie Schnepp had the second-lowest individual score but Chatham Glenwood's Ellissa Warren helped the Titans beat the Rockets by a stroke for second place in the Central State Eight Conference girls golf match at Lincoln Greens Golf Course on Wednesday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Predators signed goaltender Devin Cooley to a two-year, entry-level contract on Tuesday.

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CHICAGO - Corey Dickerson hit a three-run homer off a fading Kyle Hendricks in the seventh inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Wednesday in Game 1 of their NL wild-card series.