News and updates from The State Journal-Register
Saturday, December 8, 2018
SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL ACCESS >
btrain_dailyNL.jpg
SHG overcomes foul trouble, Glenwood
Before the first quarter was over Friday night, first-year Sacred Heart-Griffin High School coach Tim Allen had a lot of…
Read more >>
Resource center provides one-stop assistance after Taylorville tornado
TAYLORVILLE - In one visit Friday, Valerie Streenz was able to receive a $50 gift card to replace spoiled food, a pledge…
Read more >>
Illinois freshman Ayo Dosunmu adjusts to college game
CHAMPAIGN - University of Illinois basketball starting point guard Ayo Dosunmu was a star in high school.Dosunmu led Chi…
Read more >>
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony
"Today we come together to honor the brave men and women who gave their all during the attack on Pearl Harbor," Stephen …
Read more >>
Lincoln man called a hero after pulling man out of pond
LINCOLN - George Horn of rural Latham believes he has a hero in his life.Horn, 68, who works at Big R in Lincoln, was tr…
Read more >>
Gatehouse
 
HOMES
Gifts ideas that are sure to warm the host's heart
We love home gifts for the holidays because, functional or decorative, they can either be put to use for holiday parties (think serving stands, champagne glasses and audio equipment) or simply add to that cozy "hygge" feel we're looking for...
Read more >>
 
Under the Dome Podcast: Satanic display; 10 years since Blagojevich arrest
On this week's episode of Under the Dome, we talk about the Satanic display that has been installed in the Capitol rotun…
Read more >>
Menorah lighting ceremony includes remembrance of Pittsburgh synagogue victims
Dr. Marc Garfinkel of Springfield said he was "sad and angry at the same time" when he found out about the Oct. 27 attac…
Read more >>
Tornado victim hopes to rebuild, though the 'hits keep coming'
TAYLORVILLE - After being struck by lightning in 2017, Steven Tirpak suffered another blow from a force beyond his contr…
Read more >>
City of Springfield secures $22 million grant for continuing rail project
The city of Springfield has secured a $22 million federal grant that will allow construction to begin on a new stage of …
Read more >>
Defense tops to-do list for Illinois coach Lovie Smith
CHAMPAIGN - University of Illinois football coach Lovie Smith knows he has quite the offseason ahead of him.His team end…
Read more >>
As Michigan legalizes pot, the race is on with Illinois for 1st commercial sales in Midwest
When Michigan legalized possession of marijuana Thursday, the drug joined craft beers, perfect summers and the Upper Pen…
Read more >>
Tornado updates: One-stop shop for victim assistance opens Friday
Several state and local agencies and charitable organizations will be at Taylorville Christian Church on Friday and Satu…
Read more >>
Ex-priest accused of abuse employed by CWLP
City attorney says situation is 'under review'
Read more >>
Transportation officials: Illinois gas tax increase is needed
Just a few days after Illinois marked 200 years of statehood, state officials and experts attempted to sketch out its fu…
Read more >>
Ohio State rallies past Illinois 77-67
CHICAGO - Keyshawn Woods scored 12 of his 18 points in the second half, Kaleb Wesson added 13 and No. 19 Ohio State rall…
Read more >>
sj-r.com
Connect with Us! Facebook Twitter