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Power back up for residents after power pole crash

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS-WRSP) — Power has been restored to more than 50 residents after a truck crashed into a utility pole Friday night. Reports indicate a red truck struck a pole around 10 p.m. near the railroad tracks at 11th and East Division streets. Residents experienced power outages throughout...

Springfield, IL · 7h

The State Journal-Register

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No injuries reported after car crashes into building in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, IL – A beauty supply store on Springfield's east side was hit by a car on the morning of Nov. 13. The car drove into Fashion Statement at 2500 South Grand Ave. E. around 11 a.m., Springfield Police Lt. Jenkins told The State Journal-Register. The driver was having a medical episode and no arrests were made. There were no other injuries, said the business owner, who identified herself as Gee. She and a customer heard a loud noise, saw the wall or shelf moving, and ran to another room in the shop, Gee said. The business is closed as of Friday afternoon, though some exceptions were being made for regulars who were stopping by to ask what happened. Tom Ackerman covers breaking news and trending news along with general news for the Springfield State Journal-Register. He can be reached at tackerman@usatodayco.com or via X at @Tom_AckermanDI. This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: No injuries reported after car crashes into building in Springfield

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Historic Springfield firehouse to celebrate 100 Years with rededication ceremony

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A century after its construction, historic Springfield Firehouse No. 2 will be officially rededicated. The event will take place on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at 212 S. Second Street in Downtown Springfield. The ceremony is meant to celebrate the building's rich history and...

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Springfield, Illinois’ Maid-Rite Still Serves Steamed Loose-Meat Sandwiches Out Of An Old Railroad Caboose

A sandwich ordered without onions gets a nickname here: a made-wrong. I love that a lunch counter has strong enough opinions to rename your order. That kind of confidence comes from decades of doing one thing the same way. The beef is steamed, never fried, and piled loose on a...

Springfield, IL · 1d

FOX 2

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Gov. Mike Kehoe calls out Gov. JB Pritzker over deadly semi-truck crash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Following a deadly truck crash Monday in the Kansas City-area that left a 35-year-old woman and her two sons dead, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is calling out Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on his state’s licensing standards. Kehoe’s letter claims the driver, 39-year-old Eldar Skander, an undocumented immigrant from Ukraine, was issued […]

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Suspect arrested after missing girl found safe in Kansas City suburb

CLAY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities reported on Thursday that a missing juvenile is safe and a suspect is in custody. Last weekend, police in the Kansas City suburb of Kearney located a missing juvenile who had been taken from Illinois, according to a media relase. On Sunday evening, located a...

Kansas City, MO · 2d

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‘Co-responding’ would benefit from $3M grant Springfield city council will consider

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – When you call the police, sometimes what you really need are social services that others provide. That’s where Springfield’s co-responder program comes in. And it’s in for $2,948,330 in state grant money. “This represents another step in what we are...

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Highlights/scores: State football quarterfinals (11/14/26)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The state semifinals are set after a full slate of games on Saturday, with five Central Illinois teams still standing. CLASS 1A Calhoun 38, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 16 CLASS 3A St. Joseph-Ogden 49, Mt. Carmel 22 Williamsville 37, Monticello 23 CLASS 4A Sacred Heart-Griffin 42, Centralia 14 Rochester 68, Highland 42 CLASS 5A […]

Illinois · 8h

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County admin: Massey Commission made ‘faulty assumption’ the county could do all calls to action, but it will fund what it can

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A discussion about Sangamon County’s budget for the next fiscal year this week resulted in a criticism of sorts for the commission that was formed to look at various potential reforms in the wake of the death of Sonya Massey. Sangamon County...

Sangamon County, IL · 2d

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Mount Carmel's 21-16 Upset of the No. 1 Seed Has Everyone in Illinois Scrambling

Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Mount Carmel, the four-time defending state champions, absolutely shocked the Illinois high school football scene Saturday night, pulling off a massive 21-16 upset win over the No. 1 seed […]

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Rochester Football Reacts to Quarterfinal Win Against Highland

Rochester defeated Highland 68-42 on the road to advance to the 4A semifinals. We spoke to junior Evrim Tabag after his 400 yard, eight touchdown performance and junior Khordell Gregory who was moved from WR to starting QB for this game. Head Coach Derek Leonard also shared his thoughts on the win. Rochester will rematch with Sacred Heart Griffin in next week’s 4A semifinals.

Rochester, IL · 10h

KFIL Radio

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World's Largest Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show Coming to Illinois

Illinois is getting a cosmic Christmas light show with gingerbread rockets, animated characters and over a million LED lights.

Orland Park, IL · 1d

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Animal Protective League in need of fosters for dogs

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Animal Protective League (APL) needs your help. The animal shelter is seeking fosters for dogs in their care. They currently have more dogs than they can care for, due to their facility being damaged by a tornado in June. The APL has been working with...

Springfield, IL · 1d

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The Humble Amish Restaurant In Illinois That Tastes Like A Warm Grandma’s Hug

There are restaurants that feed you, and then there are restaurants that take care of you, and Yoder’s Kitchen in Arthur, Illinois falls so firmly into the second category that you’ll feel the difference before you even pick up a menu. Arthur is one of those Illinois towns...

Illinois · 1d

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Seven area players earn Illinois football all-state first-team honors

Calhoun's Matthews and Eilerman, Greenfield's Bowman, Carlinville's White, Roxana's Shorter, Jersey's Tucker and Edwardsville's Hill-Lomax make football all-state first team.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

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Ag groups weigh in on merger

WASHINGTON — Two agriculture industry groups have told the Surface Transportation Board that they oppose the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, citing concerns over reduced competition, higher costs, and risks to service. The Illinois Farm Bureau says it does not believe the application has established that the “claimed efficiencies and public benefits do not outweigh the [...] Read More...

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High School On SI

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Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 13-14

Updated Illinois high school football playoff brackets with Nov. 13-14 quarterfinal matchups, second-round scores and 2026 IHSA championship dates.

Illinois · 1d

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Illinois has 18 people on the Forbes 400—and its richest resident is worth $44.4 billion

Many people already know that Governor J.B. Pritzker comes from money—heir to the Hyatt hotel empire —and has a net worth of ~$4.2 billion . And while that’s a lot of money, it doesn’t even come close to Illinois richest resident. According to the 2026 Forbes 400 , 18 Illinois residents made the list —and their fortunes are tied to some of the most notable brands, including Walmart, Beanie Babies, and more. So, who are Illinois’ richest residents? Walmart heir Lukas Walton leads the list with his estimated $44.4 billion fortune , placing him No. 24 nationally—and making him worth more than the next four Illinois residents combined. Here are the state’s five highest-ranked residents: Lukas Walton: $44.4 billion Charlie Mills, Medline chair: $11 billion Neil Bluhm, real estate and casino investor: $9.9 billion Patrick Ryan, insurance executive: $9.4 billion Ty Warner, Beanie Babies creator: $8.2 billion. Also making the list are Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein at $7.6 billion each , Thomas Pritzker at $7.5 billion, Mark Walter at $7.3 billion, Eric Lefkofsky at $6.5 billion, and Justin Ishbia at $6.4 billion. Rounding out Illinois’ 18 are Joseph Grendys, Penny Pritzker, Andy Mills, Larry Gies, Joe Mansueto, Byron Trott, and

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