A Taylorville man was charged Wednesday with aggravated battery to a child after a 5-month-old child was treated in Springfield for a broken bone and other suspected injuries.
The state of Illinois and Sangamon County each reported their highest one-day total of COVID-19 infections Thursday, and an outbreak of six cases - including five staff members -- was reported at Sangamon County Jail.
Despite a temporary rule that extends the expiration dates for Firearm Owners Identification cards and concealed carry permits, many Illinois gun owners are still finding it difficult to buy weapons and ammunition.
Central State Eight Conference singles champion Agnes Cross earned the top seed to lead Sacred Heart-Griffin High School into this weekend's Class 1A Quincy Notre Dame Sectional Girls Tennis Tournament.
