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Memorial Monument Planned for Victims of YNOT Crash in Chatham Community Park
Organizers said Blast Craft Service of Wisconsin agreed to provide the monument at their cost and Lincolnland Concrete of Spr...
Aug 01, 2025
Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi Makes a Stop in Springfield
During a listening session on Thursday in Springfield, Raja Krishnamoorthi said economic concerns must be addressed before ta...
Aug 01, 2025
Illinois State Fair Announces Free Grandstand Show and Special Sale for Two Other Shows
Country artist Randy Houser is scheduled to perform a free show at the grandstand on Monday, August 11. No tickets will be re...
Aug 01, 2025
Illinois Public Schools to Offer Universal Mental Health Screenings
The age-appropriate tests are a way to identify kids who are struggling with their mental health and get them help. Parents w...
Aug 01, 2025
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Illinois State Fair Unveils Themed and Discount Days
The fair will feature the "Double the Fun" parking promotion on Thursday, August 7. Visitors who pay to park on the...
Jul 31, 2025
Springfield Man Charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver
Police said they found fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine as well as a large amount of cash. Freeman is in the Sangamon Co...
Jul 31, 2025
Springfield Attorney Cited for AI Mistakes in Briefs
The court opinion says AI usage is allowed, and while Panichi may not have intended to submit fictitious information, he was ...
Jul 31, 2025
Springfield Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping
Springfield Park District Police arrested 24-year-old Vontrez Haynes of Springfield after 3 p.m. Wednesday in the 2000 block ...
Jul 31, 2025
Giannoulias Unveils "Driving Change" Campaign
A new Secretary of State website - www.ilsos.gov/drivingchange - enables Illinoisans to learn more about the issue and easily...
Jul 30, 2025
[Update] Two People Injured in Sangamon Towers Fire: One Man Arrested for Arson
Sprinklers contained the blaze until fire crews arrived.
Jul 30, 2025
Springfield City Council Asked to Revisit Landlord Registry
The council declined to create a registry by a six to four vote in 2023, but since then the city has often sparred with landl...
Jul 30, 2025
Springfield City Council Hears Solar Farm Proposal
Solar energy developer Sun2o said the Lincoln Capital Solar Project would generate 125 megawatts of electricity.
Jul 30, 2025
Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance and Swift Current Energy Announce 20 Year Community Project
The 20-year Community Benefit Agreement commits five million dollars for economic development, arts and educational partnersh...
Jul 30, 2025
Trump Administration Asking Illinois to Hand Over Voter Registration Database
The Trump administration is asking the Illinois State Board of Elections to hand over the state's entire voter registration d...
Jul 30, 2025
Springfield Police Arrest Seven in Retail Crime Operation
Those arrests resulted in five felony charges for retail theft, three misdemeanor charges for retail theft, one felony warran...
Jul 29, 2025
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to Host Back to School Bash
The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Springfield's Union Square Park right next to the Museum.
Jul 29, 2025
Don Tracy Weighing Run for Governor
Tracy says he'll make a final decision on running for governor by the Illinois State Fair.
Jul 29, 2025
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Budzinski Discusses Mail Service in Central Illinois
Two letter carrier union leaders said the biggest issue is low staffing.
Jul 29, 2025
Massey Family Requesting Cameras in the Courtroom
This request for cameras marks the Massey family's first step towards ensuring transparency throughout the process of the tri...
Jul 28, 2025
Pritzker Signs Two Gun Safety Bills
Governor Pritzker had this to say about the bills at their signing, "Today's legislation contains common sense measures ...
Jul 28, 2025
Gas Prices Down in Illinois This Week
The report states that gas dropped 4.8 cents a gallon in Illinois to an average of $3.35 a gallon.
Jul 28, 2025
Star 66 Cafe Struck by Vehicle Sunday Morning
The cafe posted on its Facebook page that it re-opened Sunday afternoon.
Jul 28, 2025
Illinois State Fair Announces Updated Security Measures
Metal detectors will be in place at all grandstand entrances and all bags will be checked. Backpacks, duffel bags and bags or...
Jul 28, 2025
