Meisel: Illinois Senate advances changes to state’s biometric privacy law after business groups split April 12, 2024 8:31 pm|By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – It’s been more than a year since the Illinois…
Sangamon County Board overwhelmingly approves measure to ban future alcohol sales at bars past 1 a.m. April 12, 2024 6:44 pm|Closing time, several bars across Sangamon County will have to close earlier. The Sangamon County Board overwhelmingly approved…
SPD and Springfield Alderpeople continue discussing recourse concerning pop-up parties across the city April 12, 2024 12:36 pm|A Springfield Alderwoman says she’s been in contact with the police department about combatting pop-up parties – where…
California man arrested in Sangamon County after investigation reveals he traveled to Springfield to meet a minor for sexual acts April 11, 2024 7:49 pm|A man from California is under arrest in Sangamon County after law enforcement officials said he traveled from…
Governor Pritzker announces Illinois Grocery Initiative as he seeks to reduce food deserts across the state April 11, 2024 4:43 pm|The Governor has announced a plan to help bring grocery stores to so-called food desert areas where residents…
Illinois state Senate passes several bills designed to reduce vaping by children, each now moves onto House April 11, 2024 1:35 pm|The Illinois Senate has passed a couple of bills it says will cut down on teen vaping. One…
City Council Report: City advances ordinances, addresses Lincoln Tower problems April 10, 2024 7:57 pm|The April 9 Springfield Committee of the Whole meeting saw the City Council move forward on a litany…
79th annual Lincoln Pilgrimage Weekend registration remains open for interested local parties April 10, 2024 5:33 pm|Almost 1000 Scouts will descend upon Springfield to honor our nation’s 16th President in this year’s 79th annual…
U.S. Rep Budzinski’s bipartisan veteran benefit legislation introduced into U.S. House of Representatives recently April 10, 2024 12:43 pm|Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to make it easier for veterans to access the…
Springfield man in custody after accident that left thousands across the Illinois capital without power April 9, 2024 6:00 pm|A Springfield man is in custody and facing charges in connection with an accident last Thursday that knocked…