Steven Spearie

Authorities in Mundelein are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after five adults, including four relatives, were found fatally shot. SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker made more than $9 million in adjusted gross income in 202... See more

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Layne Zimmers told a large crowd of educators, friends and Springfield District 186 supporters at Lawrence Education Center Oct. 22 that she couldn't think of a more meaningful way to celebrate her father, the late J. Michael Zimmers, th... See more

Oct. 20, 2026, 3:47 a.m. CT Christmas came early for one central Illinois town. After a nationwide search, Carlinville was crowned Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town. That means the town will receive national exposure through Hallmark's "Countdown to Chri... See more

Christmas came early for one central Illinois town. After a nationwide search, Carlinville was crowned Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town . That means the town will receive national exposure through Hallmark's "Countdown to Christmas" promotion and the op... See more

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Gail Simpson is making another run for Springfield Mayor, challenging incumbent Mayor Misty Buscher, with both filing Oct. 19 for the 2027 consolidated election. Among those in line for the 8 a.m. filing were two former city department h... See more