Local News

• Man shot in leg, shooter still lose
• Christian County releases 14 inmates on pre-trial release
• Big Brother Big Sister mentor shares her experience as a big sister and how its impacted her life

• Illinois State Police officials discuss new law that combats distracted driving
• New bill filed to change the requirements for DCFS payments for inpatient hospital stays
• Innovate Springfield to host new startup educational series for aspiring entrepreneurs
• 3 central Illinois gas station owners charged with tax fraud

Nation & World

• At 13 Baltimore City high schools, zero students tested proficient on 2023 state math exam
• Fact Check Team: As obesity continues to rise in America, so do heart deaths
• Amid national job growth, some states struggle with rising unemployment rates

• 2 killed after tire goes through van's windshield on Washington state highway
• Maryland teacher calls for more protections for teachers after being attacked by students
• Potential cyclone off Florida coast expected to bring tropical storm conditions to mid-Atlantic
• Thousands of young adults needed for landmark lung health study

Sports

• Athens football looks to remain undefeated heading into FNR showdown
• Illinois Men's Basketball announces Big Ten conference schedule
• UIS men's soccer team bounces back into United Soccer Coaches Top 25

Mommy Matters

• Pickleball craze takes over the Capital City, and it's not just for empty nesters
• Three local women create unique autism support group for moms
• Life After Loss: How one family is helping others after losing their child

Connect to Congress

• Republicans block defense funding bill as government shutdown looms
• Merrick Garland defends Justice Department against claims of bias in politically charged cases
• McCarthy in 'impossible position' in government spending fight