First Friday Concert To Feature UIS’ Logan Campbell
Tomorrow may be April Fool’s Day, but this concert is no joke. The next in the “First Friday” Concerts will feature UIS School Of Music’s Logan Campbell singing with Mark Gifford on the keys. Concerts are at
Senate Approves Measure To Restore Sick Time For Fully Vaccinated Teachers; Bill Now Goes To Pritzker
Illinois teachers who burned up a lot of their sick time because of COVID-19 will soon be able to get that time restored… if they’re fully vaccinated against the virus. The Illinois Senate approved a revised
UIS Faculty Rally For A ”Fair” Contract
Faculty members at the University of Illinois Springfield warn a strike is possible if there is no progress toward a collective bargaining agreement. Members of UIS United Faculty staged a rally on the campus Thursday to
Spaulding Village Board Rejects Proposal To Disband Police Department
The Spaulding village board has rejected a proposal to disband the village police department and turn patrol responsibilities over to Riverton. Spaulding Mayor Bill Hinkle had pushed for the move, saying it would save Spaulding taxpayers
Unemployment Down In Springfield
Unemployment continues to fall in Springfield. The February jobless rate locally was 4.8%… down from 5.1% in January, and down substantially from the 6.7% rate in February of 2021. Springfield has added 54-hundred jobs in the
Democratic Governors Association Targets Irvin In New Ad
The Democratic Governors Association is running TV ads… about the state’s Republican primary for governor. The new ad takes aim at Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who is running on a tough-on-crime platform. The DGA ad says
State Of Illinois Enters Into Sales Agreement For Thompson Center
The State of Illinois has executed a sale agreement, representing another milestone in the process of selling the massive James R. Thompson Center in Chicago’s Loop to a private partnership. The new agreement finalizes the terms
Coffee House Closing For Now, Chicken Chain Coming To Springfield
There are changes coming to Springfield’s hospitality scene. William Van’s Coffee House will close its downtown Springfield location, effective this Sunday. The Springfield Business Journal reports Conn’s Hospitality Group plans to reopen the business in a
New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins retires after 13 years in NFL
New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins announced Wednesday on social media that he will retire from the NFL, ending a 13-year career. Jenkins wrote: “Grateful. After 13 seasons, my time on the football field has come to
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing surgery for torn meniscus
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III underwent surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee Wednesday morning and is expected to miss four to six weeks. Williams could potentially return to the Celtics in the second