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Pritzker Picks Up UAW Endorsement
The UAW in a press release announced that they have endorsed Pritzker in the Illinois Governor's race.
9h ago
Illinois Experienced Record Breaking Tourism in 2025
The total economic impact of tourism was up to $88 billion, fueled in part by the state's 'Middle of Everything' campaign.
9h ago
Springfield Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison
According to court documents and testimony, Gibbs was arrested during a drug sale in 2023. Police connected shell casings fro...
17h ago
Second Installment of Sangamon County Property Taxes Due Today
The second installment of property tax bills in Sangamon County is due today.
17h ago
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Springfield Mile Returns to State Fairgrounds
Gates open at 9 o'clock on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Opening ceremonies take place at about 1:30 both days followed by he...
18h ago
Douglas County Reports Measles Outbreak
IDPH says measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. In 2000, but the number of cases increased as national immunization rat...
18h ago
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Illinois Statehouse Renovations Should be Done This Winter
The $350 million project is modernizing the building and making it more secure while keeping historical details.
18h ago
Illinois Receives Another Bond Rating Upgrade
S&P Global Ratings raised Illinois' general obligation bond rating from an "A-" to an "A," marking th...
Sep 03, 2026
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City Council Postpones ShotSpotter Ordinance
According to Mayor Misty Buscher a revised version of the ordinance will be introduced to the council in a few weeks.
Sep 03, 2026
Oak Ridge Cemetery Walk to Take Place October 4th
Actors in period costumes will portray six individuals at their respective gravesites.
Sep 03, 2026
New Medicaid Changes Could Put Rural Hospitals at Risk
Under the federal budget plan known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Illinois hospitals stand to lose upwards of $4 billion...
Sep 03, 2026
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ISP Announce Enhanced DUI Enforcement for Labor Day Weekend
The enhanced enforcement will run through September 8th.
Sep 02, 2026
Williamson Granted Pre-Trial Release
Braxton will have to wear a GPS ankle monitor and could be taken back into custody at a later date.
Sep 02, 2026
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Springfield Area Arts Council Gets New Program Director
Andrew Schneider took over in that role as of September 1st.
Sep 02, 2026
Sangamon County Board Approves 3% Hotel/Motel Tax to Fund BOS Expansion
The Sangamon County Board on Tuesday approved implementing a 3-percent hotel-motel tax dedicated to expansion of the Bank of ...
Sep 02, 2026
Williams Preaches Patience on Possible Landlord Registry Ballot Measure
At Tuesday night's Springfield City Council Meeting, Williams encouraged members of local landlord associations to collaborat...
Sep 02, 2026
Portion of Taylorville Park Confirmed to Have Lead Contamination in Soil
The study showed elevated lead levels in one of the baseball fields and near the dining hall at Manners Park. Taylorville Par...
Sep 02, 2026
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ALPLM Puts Mary Todd Lincoln Letter on Display
A letter from Mary Todd Lincoln acquired by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum shows the former First Lady a...
Sep 02, 2026
Heat Advisory in Effect Until Thursday Evening
Heat index values will rise to 105 degrees during the next several days.
Sep 01, 2026
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Cooling Centers Open Around Springfield
The city's designated cooling centers include Municipal Centers East and West, Lincoln Library, the Office of Community Relat...
Sep 01, 2026
Northbound 11th Street Detoured at South Grand
Northbound 11th Street in Springfield is detoured today at South Grand Avenue for work on a water line.
Sep 01, 2026
Pritzker Wraps Up Statewide Bus Tour
He crisscrossed the state over five days.
Sep 01, 2026
Downtown Springfield Water Main Repaired, Street Closures Continue
Repairs of a large water main in downtown Springfield that broke Thursday evening have been completed while work on repairing...
Aug 31, 2026
