Sean Crawford

The world's largest operating steam locomotive will stop in Springfield and Girard this weekend as it continues its tour across the United States as part of the nation's 250 anniversary.

First Listen for Wednesday, July 15, 2026. - The St. Clair County State's Attorney has filed murder charges against two teens accused of killing five people and wounding two others in East St.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has announced its executive director will leave at the end of the year.

First Listen for Thursday, July 16, 2026. Christina Shutt is the longest serving director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

There is a growing interest to split Illinois and create a 51st state. What's behind the

First Listen for Friday, July 17, 2026. - Democrats weigh in on President Trump's Thursday address.

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director James Jennings is announcing the next EV Rebate Program application cycle will open

Farmers face one of the highest suicide rates of any occupation. Financial stress and a lack of mental health resources in rural areas contribute to the problem. On this episode, we look at efforts to support farmers' mental health.

The suit accuses Father John O'Connell of sexually abusing an altar boy and student at St. Mary Catholic School and Parish in Taylorville. The abuse was alleged to have happened several times between 1991 and 1994.

The Joliet Treatment Center, designed to treat people with serious mental illness, repeatedly failed to prevent or respond to fires despite two deaths, an investigation by The Marshall Project, WBEZ and the Sun-Times found.