EPA Ruling Could Force Shutdown Of CWLP Electric, Water Plants; Utility Seeks Extension
A ruling by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could leave City Water Light and Power unable to operate its last remaining coal-fired electric generator or its water plant later this year. The U.S. EPA rejected the utility’s
Sangamon County Sees Another Day Above 1,000 COVID Cases; More Local Deaths Reported
Sangamon County continues to see unprecedented levels of new COVID cases, as the local death toll from the virus keeps climbing. The county reported 1,073 new cases Wednesday, the second-highest one-day total since the start of the
Union Says City COVID Time Policy Must Be Bargained
One of the unions representing Springfield city employees is objecting to the city’s new policy for COVID time off, saying it should have been collectively bargained. As WMAY News was the first to report, the city says
Davis Bill Would Provide Cash For Families To Seek Alternatives If School Closes For COVID
If your child’s school shuts down or goes fully remote because of COVID-19, a local congressman says you should get thousands of dollars to pursue your child’s education elsewhere. Republican Congressman Rodney Davis has introduced the “Open
Lawmakers To Stay Away Again Next Week Because Of COVID Surge
Illinois lawmakers will stay away from Springfield for a while longer, as COVID cases remain near all-time highs. Both the Illinois House and Senate have canceled in-person session days next week and will remain fully remote. House
Urgent Call Goes Out For Blood Donations
Blood supplies are getting dangerously low in parts of the country, including Central Illinois… prompting an urgent call for blood donation. ImpactLife says the holiday season and the resurgence of COVID has kept donations way down. As
Republican Candidate Launches Campaign For Illinois Comptroller
A GOP candidate has come forward to challenge Democratic Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, as a slate of Republican candidates backed by some of the state’s business interests begins to take shape. McHenry County Auditor Shannon Teresi says
[EDITORIAL] Taking Care Of Those Who Take Care Of Others
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now As we all deal with the fallout of yet another COVID surge, public health experts and elected officials are once again spending a lot of time and energy trying to figure