AP: Bears quarterback Justin Fields says he was ‘too conservative’ in opener against Packers
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago quarterback Justin Fields gets another chance to start showing he can become the passer the Bears would like him to be when Chicago visits Tampa
Artist Danielle Mastrion and local students to unveil new art installation during weekend art workshop in Springfield
Local students attending a weekend workshop will help artist Danielle Mastrion install a large public mural, “Local Heroes,” at the new Springfield-Sangamon County Transportation Hub in downtown Springfield. The public is invited to witness the installation and
Lincoln Memorial Garden to hold Monarch exhibit this Saturday morning
What insect migrates 2,000 miles each year, has a wing span under 4 inches, and weighs less than a paper clip? This Saturday at Lincoln Memorial Garden, 5- to 12-year-old children will have the opportunity to learn
Some blame Illinois’ business climate for dip in household income
(The Center Square) – As Illinois sees a decline in its average household income in 2022, some are warning of a possible tax increase to compensate for the decline. U.S. Census data analyzed by the Associated Press
Illinois quick hits: Gun ban law challenge back in court
Gun ban law challenge back in court A challenge to Illinois’ gun and magazine ban is back in circuit court after attorney Thomas DeVore filed a motion to reconsider. Devore’s original consolidated cases where he had thousands
Special counsel seeks 'narrowly tailored' gag order against Trump, citing 'disparaging and inflammatory attacks'
Scott Olson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Special counsel Jack Smith and his team have requested a federal judge in Washington, D.C., impose a “narrowly tailored” order restricting former President Donald Trump from making public statements that they argue
Multiple road closures to affect Springfield over coming days and week
City Water Light and Power have announced that Ninth Street will be closed northbound at Allen Street beginning today. Work on replacing a water service line and hydrant installation at the SMTD Bus Storage Facility is expected
Six people accused of torturing, killing woman lured from South Korea for religious group
Gwinnett County Police Department (DULUTH, Ga.) — A woman found dead in the trunk of a car earlier this week was allegedly lured to the U.S. from South Korea to join a religious organization, then tortured in
Pandemic mortgage assistance enters final chapter
(The Center Square) – After awarding almost $250 million in grants to help homeowners in need, Illinois is closing the book on pandemic-related mortgage assistance. Federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that made
Ashton Kutcher steps down from anti-child sex abuse nonprofit he co-founded
Jerod Harris/Getty Images Ashton Kutcher is stepping down as chairman of the board of Thorn, a nonprofit organization aimed at fighting child sex abuse and human trafficking, ABC News has confirmed. The decision comes after the actor