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POWER Act: Lawmakers seek to regulate new data centers' power, water usage
Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, joins advocates on Feb. 11, 2026, in Chicago to introduce a bill regulating data centers in I...
18h ago
IDPH Comments on Cuts by Trump Administration to Critical Funding
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Thursday announced that the Trump administration has cut $100 million in crit...
2h ago
Three Republicans Make Case for U.S. Senate Seat in Primary Debate
None directly criticized President Donald Trump, but each signaled differences on tariffs and rejected his call to "nati...
2h ago
Data Center Discussed at Latest Sangamon County Board Meeting
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...
11h ago
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Community Garden Plots Available at Illinois State Fairgrounds
Applications are available at the IDOA website or at an open house at the Illinois Department of Agriculture Auditorium on Tu...
11h ago
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Interchange Fee Prohibition Act Clears First Legal Hurdle
Implementation of the law has already been pushed back by a year to allow time for the legal dispute to be resolved.
11h ago
Springfield City Council Looks to Amend Rules to Grants Funded by Cannabis Sales Tax Revenue
Grant amounts are up to $25,000 for minority-owned businesses and $10,000 for homes in certain areas of the city.
Feb 11, 2026
Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois to Open Office at Innovate Springfield
SBDC offers confidential advising services at no cost while Innovate Springfield is the University of Illinois Springfield se...
Feb 11, 2026
Trump Administration Rejects Illinois Request for Major Disaster Declaration
The Trump administration has again rejected Illinois' request for a major disaster declaration covering severe storms that to...
Feb 11, 2026
Rochester High School Invests in Vape Detectors
The detectors are made by the Zeptive company
Feb 10, 2026
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Illinois Native Bailey Zimmerman to Play Illinois State Fair Grandstand
Zimmerman is a native of Louisville in southeastern Illinois. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am on Ticketmaster.
Feb 10, 2026
Pritzker Endorses State Rep. Margaret Croke in Democratic Primary for Comptroller
Capitol News Illinois reports Pritzker announced the endorsement on Monday, citing Croke's past work in Pritzker's administra...
Feb 10, 2026
Edinburg Students Return to Classroom After E-Learning Day Due to Illness-Related Absences
Superintendent Ashley Francis said on the district's social media that custodians and maintenance staff spent Monday cleaning...
Feb 10, 2026
Candidate Bell Drops Out of Sangamon County Sheriff's Race
In a press release Bell indicated that "his candidacy was contingent on the Sangamon County Democratic Party securing an...
Feb 09, 2026
Matchbox 20 to Play Illinois State Fair Grandstand
The group has earned hits in each of the past three decades including "3AM," "Push," and "Unwell&quo...
Feb 09, 2026
Three Springfield Men Indicted in Relation to Officer Involved Shooting
Several counts of unlawful possession of a weapon were filed against 23-year-old Malik Allison, 22-year-old Makai Allison and...
Feb 09, 2026
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Springfield Firefighter Injures Knee While Battling Barn Fire
The barn was fully engulfed in flames visible from Route 29 about a half mile away. The firefighter was taken to a local hosp...
Feb 09, 2026
Pritzker to Warn of State Financial Uncertainty in Upcoming Budget Address
And it's likely to serve as a warning to lawmakers and advocates that the state doesn't have room for new spending programs i...
Feb 09, 2026
Illinois Senate Republicans Introduce Package to Help Victims of Domestic Violence
State Senator Steve McClure introduced a bill that would make violating a protective order a felony.
Feb 06, 2026
Volunteer Registration Begins for Memorial Health Championship
The tournament is looking for more than 500 volunteers to fill more than 20 committees.
Feb 06, 2026
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Leland Grove Police Chief Placed on Administrative Leave
According to Illinois State Police, Ryan's girlfriend said he pushed her onto a couch and pulled her hair, then damaged prope...
Feb 06, 2026
Springfield Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Deputies arrested 35-year-old Ryan Atkinson on Thursday morning at his residence in the 5700 block of North Walnut Street Roa...
Feb 06, 2026
Unused CWLP Railroad Bridge to be Removed
The bridge is between the Stevenson Drive and Sixth Street interchanges.
Feb 06, 2026
