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Illinois House Considering Bill Banning Cellphones in School
In its most recent version, the bill would require elementary and middle schools to implement a bell-to-bell ban, while high ...
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Recent Poll Shows Bi-Partisan Support of Power Act
The proposed Power Act would require data centers to be more accountable for their energy and water use, limit so-called back...
4h ago
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Illinois Youth Turkey Hunters Set Record
Illinois youth turkey hunters set a record for the third year in a row bagging a preliminary total of 2,318 birds during the ...
4h ago
Purple Coalition Calls for More Police Transparency
The Purple Coalition announced its demands on Monday evening near the city offices.
11h ago
UIS Faculty Members Remain on Strike
Tenured and tenure-track faculty members are in their second week on the picket line, seeking a wage increase of nearly 3 per...
11h ago
ALPLM to Display an Audience Chair from Ford's Theatre
The chair will go on display this summer as part of a special exhibit called "The Second American Revolution."
Apr 13, 2026
State Senator McClure Says Downstate Voters Can Have Impact in November Election
State Senator Steve McClure says focusing on policies instead of personalities will be key for Republicans to be successful i...
Apr 13, 2026
UIS Faculty Strike Hits 11th Day
The university says no proposals were exchanged during the most recent joint bargaining session on Sunday, and it is waiting ...
Apr 13, 2026
Reminder Tax Day is Wednesday
As the deadline approaches on Wednesday to file income tax returns, the Illinois Department of Revenue says the earlier, the ...
Apr 13, 2026
House Passes Bill to Ban Junk Fees
For the second time in three years, the Illinois House voted to ban hidden "junk fees" that are often added to the ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Illinois House Passes Bill Creating Grant Fund to Help Uninsured and Underinsured with Abortion Care
The bill would utilize an under-used provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires insurance plans that offer coverage f...
Apr 13, 2026
Bill Requiring Stores to Accept Cash Passes Illinois House
The bill requires any store with a physical location that employs someone to accept in-person transactions to accept cash for...
Apr 13, 2026
Two Local Men Arrested on Possession and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Illinois State Police have arrested two local men for allegedly possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials in s...
Apr 10, 2026
Springfield Area Unemployment Rate at 5.3 Percent
The January unemployment rate in the Springfield area was 5.3 percent, seven-tenths of a percentage point higher than one yea...
Apr 10, 2026
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State Board of Education Asking for $10.9 Billion in Funding for Upcoming Fiscal Year
Next year's budget will mark the 10th year of funding under the Evidence-Based Funding formula that lawmakers approved in 201...
Apr 10, 2026
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ISP Breaks Ground on New Canine Training Complex
The new facility along Route 104 will consist of two new buildings, including kennels, training areas and office space
Apr 09, 2026
Springfield Man Who Died in Motor Cycle Crash Identified
The 58-year-old Springfield man who died in a motorcycle crash on Monday has been identified as Charles Laughlin.
Apr 09, 2026
Sangamon County Democrats Taking Applications to Replace Ayers
The opening must be filled by a Democrat, the same party as Ayers, according to state law
Apr 09, 2026
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Gas Prices Continue to Tick Up
Today's average price in Springfield is $4.27, up more than 13 cents from one week ago and 90 cents higher than one month ago...
Apr 09, 2026
New Bill Could Allow Speed Control Device to be Installed in Cars
The bill would allow qualifying drivers to instead have a speed control device installed in their car.
Apr 09, 2026
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Illinois lawmakers begin days of deep dives on data centers
Environmental advocates rally for greater data center regulation in Illinois at the Capitol on Wednesday. (Capitol News Illin...
Apr 09, 2026
Sangamon County Mental Health Board Taking Applications for Board Members
Residents with experience in healthcare, mental health services, social services, finance, education and public safety are en...
Apr 08, 2026
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Sangamon County Board Approves Conditional Zoning Permit for CyrusOne Data Center
The board voted 17-10 on Tuesday to approve the conditional use for CyrusOne in the project's latest step.
Apr 08, 2026
