AP: Congress eyes new rules for tech: What’s under consideration
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Democrats and Republicans agree that the federal government should better regulate the biggest technology companies, particularly social media platforms. But there is very little consensus on how
AP: TJ Friedl’s 3-run homer lifts Reds past White Sox 5-3
By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — TJ Friedl hit a three-run homer and a run-scoring triple, helping the Cincinnati Reds top the Chicago White Sox 5-3. Friedl’s third homer — a drive to right-center against
AP: Contreras leads Cardinals past Cubs 3-1 in return to Wrigley
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Willson Contreras had two hits and two RBIs in his return to Wrigley Field, including a tiebreaking double, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1.
Sangamon County Coroner Allmon releases name of motorcyclist killed on Saturday in Springfield
The Sangamon County Coroner has released the name of the motorcyclist who was killed in a collision with a passenger vehicle Saturday. 45-year-old Thomas Thompson was pronounced dead at Springfield Memorial Hospital shortly after that crash at
State Senator McClure among Illinois state officials clamoring for state to take care of volunteer firefighters after deadly I-55 pileup
Some Illinois lawmakers say last week’s deadly pileup crash on Interstate 55 shows the need for the state to take better care of volunteer firefighters, who step up to respond to dangerous incidents like that one. The
8-year-old missing for two days found safe under a log in a Michigan state park
Kali9/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An 8-year-old boy survived for two full days in a Michigan state park after he disappeared while collecting firewood Saturday on a family camping trip. Search party volunteers found 8-year-old Nante Niemi
Mom recounts terrifying moments hiding during Texas mall massacre: 'I can't die like this'
ABC News (ALLEN, Texas) — A mom of two is recounting the harrowing moments she and other shoppers huddled for safety as a mass shooting unfolded at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas, on Saturday afternoon.
No one hurt after Springfield fire on Hunt Road late Friday evening
No one is hurt after a weekend house fire in Springfield that heavily damaged an attached garage, along with a motor home and a passenger vehicle. Firefighters were called to the home on Hunt Road late Friday
UPDATE: Springfield Fire Chief Blough to retire following meeting with new Mayor Misty Buscher – additional moves announced
UPDATE: Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher is making the first appointments to her new administration – with some big changes, and some names staying the same. Fire Chief Brandon Blough confirms that he is retiring after meeting Monday with
Proposed measure would suspend pension payments for indicted former Illinois lawmakers
(The Center Square) – A proposed measure in the Illinois Statehouse attempts to suspend taxpayer-funded pension payments for former elected officials charged with a felony. House Bill 1277 aims to suspend a retired lawmaker’s pension if felony