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Sangamon County

Former Catholic priest named in Springfield lawsuit

SPRINGFIELD -- The Diocese of Springfield is facing a new lawsuit alleging that a former priest sexually abused an altar boy at St. Mary’s Catholic School and Parish in Taylorville. The suit, filed in Sangamon County Circuit Court names Father John O’Connell and says the abuse happened repeatedly between 1991 and 1994. According to the complaint, the victim attended the school and served as an altar boy at the time of the alleged abuse. Attorneys say the incidents occurred on […]

todayJuly 30, 2026

Bret Michaels
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St. Clair County

Bret Michaels concert at Fair St. Clair cancelled

BELLEVILLE – Fair St. Clair has announced that Bret Michaels will not be performing on Friday at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park after a medical issue forced him to step away from touring for several weeks. According to fair organizers, Michaels suffered severe kidney pain after a recent show in Spokane, Washington. He was later diagnosed with a complicated obstructing kidney stone requiring surgery. His physician, Dr. Abby Borhan, said Michaels underwent a successful procedure. However, he has been advised to avoid […]

todayJuly 29, 2026

Illinois Sports Hall of Fame
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Sangamon County

Illinois Sports Hall of Fame coming in 2028

SPRINGFIELD -- A letter of intent was signed last week at Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe to build the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame. The facility will be built on roughly four to six acres of the facility grounds. There is a target for a grand opening in the summer of 2028. The project is a joint venture of Indiana entrepreneur Tim Turpin and Legacy Pointe ownership. However, Turpin said that the actual blueprints have yet to be drawn. […]

todayJuly 28, 2026

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Illinois

Rogers to lead Illinois Press Association

SPRINGFIELD -- Jeff Rogers will become the next president and chief executive officer of the Illinois Press Association, IPA Board President Jim Slonoff announced last week. Rogers will also remain as executive director of the Illinois Press Foundation. He started his leadership role with the Illinois Press Association on Tuesday, July 21, focusing on member relations and programming, with an emphasis on growing the organization and its role in the state’s changing journalism infrastructure. He replaces Steve Jameson, who left […]

todayJuly 28, 2026

1st MidAmerica
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Sangamon County

1st MidAmerica expands to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD -- 1st MidAmerica Credit Union announced last Wednesday the development of its newest branch in Springfield. The branch's address will be 800 W. Stanford Avenue, next door to OnTrack Car Wash. The development furthers the credit union's commitment to meeting members where they are. It will also expand access to convenient, relationship-focused financial support with another location in Illinois. The branch features a design that reflects the evolving needs of members while maintaining the personalized service that has defined […]

todayJuly 28, 2026

Illinois Business Journal
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Bond County

SW Illinois to suffer loss of Illinois Business Journal

MASCOUTAH -- After a quarter-century (and change) in business, another downstate Illinois publication will close its doors. The Illinois Business Journal is closing effective Friday, July 31, according to an announcement from Managing Editor Melissa Meske on Monday. The decision was made by owner Better Newspapers Inc. The difficult decision was necessary due to ongoing declines in revenue across the board, according to the company. The Illinois Business Journal covered news relating to businesses, industry, and nonprofits across southwestern Illinois. […]

todayJuly 27, 2026

American Pickers Illinois
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Capital Area Region

‘American Pickers’ returning to Illinois this fall

The History Channel series American Pickers will return to Illinois in September to film new episodes. The documentary follows antique collectors as they travel the country in search of rare, historic and unusual items. The show features skilled pickers who look for pieces that have a connection to American history. This could range from vintage signs and toys to old motorcycles and gas station memorabilia. American Pickers is looking for private collections with rare, historic or unusual items. They include […]

todayJuly 27, 2026

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Adams County

Extreme Heat Warning in effect through Monday

An EXTREME HEAT WARNING will be in effect later this morning and will run through Monday night. The National Weather Service in St. Louis announced the warning earlier this morning. It will be in effect beginning at 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday. Dangerously hot conditions are expected with indices as high as 111. Affected regions involve portions of south-central, southwest, and west-central regions of Illinois. On the Missouri side, east-central, northeast, and southeast regions are in the impact zone. […]

todayJuly 26, 2026

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Tazewell County

Pekin Pride returning next month

PEKIN -- Rural Equality Project will bring Pekin Pride back to Mineral Springs Park on Saturday, Aug. 22, with a full day of music, entertainment, vendors and family-friendly activities at the Steven D. Skinner Bandstand. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and marks the second time in three years that Pride festivities have been held in Pekin. Organizers say they expect a larger crowd this year, along with a bigger entertainment lineup and more vendors. Committee chair […]

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