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Category Archives: Local News

Joint SCHS-SCS program to tell the tales of unsung heroines from across Springfield's past
Songs and stories of the unsung heroines of Springfield will be the topic of a joint program of the Sangamon County Historical Society and the Springfield Choral Society at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 21,...
Newsroom Mar 05, 2025
Szalinski: Trump administration ends reimbursements for Illinois food programs
By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - The Trump administration has stopped reimbursing Illinois for a program designed to help farmers and supply fres...
Guest Author Mar 04, 2025
Growing shortage of attorneys across state's rural communities draws attention from Illinois State Bar Association
A growing shortage of attorneys in rural Illinois is raising concerns among legal professionals as many residents struggle to access necessary legal representation. The Illinois State Bar Association ...
Newsroom Mar 03, 2025
ISP investigating vehicle found in Sangamon River under I-72 bridge on Saturday
Illinois State Police are investigating after a vehicle was found abandoned in the Sangamon River. The Springfield Fire Department said a man was fishing Saturday morning when he spotted a car in the ...
Newsroom Mar 03, 2025
ISBE: Illinois student participation in AP programs increasing
The Illinois State Board of Education has released new data from the College Board that shows the Illinois Class of 2024 set new records in Advanced Placement (AP) participation and performance: The p...
Newsroom Mar 02, 2025
Legislators seek funds for New Salem renovation
Illinois lawmakers are joining with local advocates to put forward a package of legislation designed to revitalize the New Salem State Historic Site. Site managers at the village have asked for funds ...
Newsroom Mar 02, 2025
IDNR: Fall archery season yields record turkey harvests
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has released the numbers on the 2024 turkey season. Preliminary data shows hunters throughout the state harvested a record statewide total of 1,045 wild tu...
Newsroom Mar 02, 2025
IL Treasurer boasts of I-CASH program's success: $22 million returned to residents
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced this week that his office had returned $22 million to nearly 19,000 people in the month of January through I-CASH, the state's missing money program...
Newsroom Mar 01, 2025