The county board is expected to take a final vote on the data center next month. That meeting has been moved to March 23rd at the Bank of Springfield Center.

Grant amounts are up to $25,000 for minority-owned businesses and $10,000 for homes in certain areas of the city.

Capitol News Illinois reports Pritzker announced the endorsement on Monday, citing Croke's past work in Pritzker's administration and her financial leadership in the General Assembly.

And it's likely to serve as a warning to lawmakers and advocates that the state doesn't have room for new spending programs in the upcoming 2027 fiscal year. The report's message: Enacted or threatened federal funding cuts are creating tremendous uncertainty, even in the current fiscal year.

State Senator Steve McClure introduced a bill that would make violating a protective order a felony.

Early in-person ballots may be cast on the first floor of the Sangamon County Complex on 9th Street in Springfield from 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday through March 6. Additional extended hours will continue through March 16:

The Springfield City Council has approved a renewed agreement with the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance for up to $2.25 million for the period of 2026-2028.

The program was largely active during the Davlin administration and with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, Buscher wanted to use the program to put the City's best foot forward for all the incoming tourists.

Buscher told Sam Madonia on AM Springfield that she and Office of Budget and Management Director Ramona Metzger meet every three weeks to review the city's books

A resume and cover letter may be sent to Capital Township Supervisor Joe Aiello at the Sangamon County Complex, 200 South 9th Street, Suite 109, Springfield or by emailing joe.aiello@sangamonil.gov.