Local Government

Video Gambling Revenue Helps Fund Road Maintenance
Revenue from Springfield's many video gambling machines help fund road maintenance and other infrastructure projects in the city.
Jul 22, 2025
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Cook County Democrats Back Croke for Comptroller
House Speaker Chris Welch and Senate President Don Harmon disagreed over whether the party should endorse a candidate
Jul 21, 2025

Rail Improvement Project Mishaps Affect Sangamon County Jail
Sangamon County Jail infrastructure was affected twice this week after work mishaps near the facility
Jul 18, 2025

[Update] Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Requesting Change in Ownership of Robin Roberts Stadium
The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes are proposing new ownership for Robin Roberts Stadium. A proposal to the Springfield Park District Board from Horseshoes co-owner Jamie Toole ask the park board to transfer ownership to a nonprofit organization called Friends of Robin Roberts Stadium. This foundation would be composed o...
Jul 16, 2025

State Senator McClure Announces Plan to Run for Re-Election
Illinois State Senator Steve McClure has announced that he will be running for re-election
Jul 16, 2025

Springfield City Council Discusses Blighted Properties
Springfield's City Council is growing fed up with owners of blighted properties
Jul 16, 2025

Springfield Seeing Results From Rebuild Illinois Projects
Several Rebuild Illinois Projects are scheduled to be wrapping up in Springfield this year
Jul 15, 2025

Springfield To Start Charging Assisted Living Facilities For Excessive Lift Assist Calls
Springfield To Start Charging Assisted Living Facilities For Excessive Lift Assist Calls
Jul 14, 2025

White Powder at Capitol Complex Found to be Non-Hazardous
White Powder at State Capital Found to be Non-Hazardous
Jul 14, 2025

Szalinski: Trump's 'big bill' takes center stage in Illinois' U.S. Senate race
By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article summary The three Democrats running for Illinois' open Senate seat voiced concerns about the new domestic policy plan at events around Illinois. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton discussed how SNAP cuts will affect Illinois at an event in Chicago...
Jul 12, 2025