Graves To Return As Springfield Education Association President
The former president of the Springfield Education Association will return to that position after winning a vote of union members this week. Aaron Graves stepped down as SEA president in early 2021 after being arrested on
Bill To Restore Sick Time For Vaccinated Teachers Advances
A bill to restore sick time for fully vaccinated teachers who used their time off because of a COVID diagnosis or exposure is one step closer to final approval. The revised measure was negotiated by Governor
Lincoln College To Close In May After 157 Years
A private college in Lincoln will close its doors in May after 157 years. Lincoln College has notified the Illinois Board of Higher Education that it intends to close for good on May 13th. The school
Nonprofit Group Completes Acquisition Of Pillsbury Site; Environmental Study Is Next Step
A nonprofit group says it has completed the acquisition of the former Pillsbury Mills site… and will now work on site security and a formal environmental evaluation of the property. The 18-acre site and the massive
Sangamon County Offering Fourth COVID Shot To Eligible People Over 50
Sangamon County is now offering fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for people age 50 and over. The Food and Drug Administration this week approved the additional booster shot to address concerns that the vaccine’s effectiveness
Mendoza: Time To Retire ”Bill Backlog” From Discussion Of Illinois Finances
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza says she’s retiring the term “bill backlog” in reference to the state’s finances. Mendoza says she has repaid the final $297 million that the state borrowed from various dedicated funds in order
Alzheimer’s, Dementia Is The Focus For Country Lane Memory Care [INTERVIEW]
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now Greg Bishop talks with Cari Clausen, Owner/Administrator for Country Lane Memory Care Assisted Living during Business In The 217 on 92.7 WMAY, Springfield’s News & Talk. Learn more about Country Lane
New Orleans Saints agree to one-year deal with QB Andy Dalton
The New Orleans Saints agreed to a one-year deal with 11-year veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, worth up to $6 million in incentives and including $3 million in guarantees. The 34-year-old Dalton spent last season with the Chicago
NFL changes rules for playoffs overtime; each team to possess the ball
On Tuesday, the NFL team owners voted to change the rules for overtime in the playoffs, allowing each team to possess the ball. Competition committee chairman Rich McKay made the announcement at the league’s annual meeting at