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01/11/2026

01/10/2026

🎉 TOMORROW is the day! We can’t wait to welcome our brides and showcase the best local wedding pros in the area!

01/10/2026

HSHS Hospital Systems reports the top baby names of 2025 in its Central Illinois facilities

Oliver and Charlotte were the top baby names for 2025 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield....

Oliver and Charlotte were the top baby names for 2025 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

01/09/2026

🔈LISTEN: Looking for things to do in Springfield? The Illinois Times has some options for you!

We bring you entertainment options every Friday at 8:40am on the WTAX Morning Newswatch.

01/09/2026

Judge hesitant to grant dismissal of lawsuit over immigration agents’ use-of-force tactics in Chicago

Citing Wednesday’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, judge punts decision....

Citing Wednesday’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, judge punts decision.

01/09/2026

Packers and Bears to meet for a rare playoff game in NFL’s longest rivalry

The Packers are the fourth team in NFL history to head into the playoffs on a losing streak of at least four games....

The Packers are the fourth team in NFL history to head into the playoffs on a losing streak of at least four games.

01/09/2026

5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds

The states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York — called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power....

The states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York — called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.

01/09/2026

Second “Move Over” crash for ISP in 2026

The crash happened on I-88 near Rock Falls....

The crash happened on I-88 near Rock Falls.

01/09/2026

Heat-Bulls game at the United Center postponed due to condensation on the court

Despite efforts by the United Center staff — including shuffling across the floor with thick towels on their feet — “we just couldn’t guarantee a safe on-court experience,” Wright said....

Despite efforts by the United Center staff — including shuffling across the floor with thick towels on their feet — “we just couldn’t guarantee a safe on-court experience,” Wright said.

01/09/2026

Takeaways from AP reporting on Trump administration cuts affecting US water systems

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden's administration promised hundreds of millions of dollars to address the problem, but much of that has been undone in President Donald Trump's return to office....

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden's administration promised hundreds of millions of dollars to address the problem, but much of that has been undone in President Donald Trump's return to office.

01/09/2026

Poor communities threatened by aging sewers see crucial aid slashed under Trump

Hundreds of millions in grants and loans promised by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden's administration to address racial and economic disparities have been canceled or targeted for elimination under President Donald Trump....

Hundreds of millions in grants and loans promised by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden's administration to address racial and economic disparities have been canceled or targeted for elimination under President Donald Trump.

01/09/2026

What to know about restrictions on state use of money for child care and other social services

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday that it has frozen money for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York in the Child Care and Development Fund....

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday that it has frozen money for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York in the Child Care and Development Fund.