National
13 hours ago
State Rep. Carol Ammons, husband, plead not guilty to corruption charges
Supporters claim racial motives in prosecution; launch legal defense fund.
21 hours ago
Central IL batters shrug off strikes, sweltering temps while swinging in the heat
The “feels like” temps are hitting the 100 mark.
23 hours ago
Executive Director of Springfield’s ALPLM to step down
A new executive director must be approved by the Illinois Senate.
2 days ago
As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
Health officials have not yet definitively identified what is causing the infections.
2 days ago
No. 1 pick Cholowsky agrees to a $10.35 million signing bonus with White Sox, AP source says
“At the end of the day, we were most comfortable with Roch Cholowsky with our first pick, regardless of what the signing bonus was going to be,” general manager Chris Getz said Saturday.
2 days ago
2 teens charged in fatal shootings of 5 Illinois family members
A 16-year-old boy will be prosecuted as an adult, while the case against a 15-year-old girl will start in juvenile court.
2 days ago
Lewandowski ready to provide big lift to the Chicago Fire
The 37-year-old, who signed a two-year contract with the Fire, knew he didn’t want to stay in Europe when his contract expired with Barcelona in May.
3 days ago
Pritzker signs new laws on birth control, AI regulations, play-based learning
Governor signed 31 bills Friday as he continues evaluating measures.
3 days ago
Family targeted in mass shooting that left 5 dead in Illinois, police say
Two more people were wounded, and two teenagers, ages 15 and 16, were in custody, police said.
3 days ago
No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures
Health experts say that high overnight temperatures are particularly dangerous because there's no time for the body's core temperature to cool down and recover from daytime heat.
3 days ago
Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game
Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with Utah last week, made contact with the Bulls' Caleb Wilson while driving toward the basket and, after tossing the ball toward the hoop, went behind the basket clutching his side or abdomen.
3 days ago
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches
An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.
3 days ago
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.
3 days ago
Pritzker signs plan expanding birth control access for minors
Republicans argue that parents should be involved in any discussion about birth control. They also said this law could harm many young girls across the state.
4 days ago
The White Sox and Rays — 2 division leaders — also had the top 2 picks in baseball’s draft
Here are a few teams that actually reached 90 wins the same year they had the top pick.
4 days ago
Massey family: Grayson shouldn’t get out of prison, despite cancer
Sonya's cousin Sontae tells the WTAX Morning Newswatch Grayson needs to do the time, since he did the crime.
4 days ago
Pritzker signs legislation for energy bill transparency, utility discount program
The laws expand eligibility requirements for low-income energy assistance and require new reporting on bill charges.
5 days ago
Memorial Health receives national honor for nursing excellence
The designation recognizes hospitals that demonstrate outstanding patient care, nursing leadership and professional practice.
5 days ago
Data centers have moved into rural America. So have the concerns
More than 1,500 data centers are in development nationwide, according to PRC.
6 days ago
Justin Wrobleski becomes 6th Dodgers All-Star, White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters also added
Peters joins White Sox teammates Miguel Vargas and Munetaka Murakami on the All-Star roster
