Southern View Elementary Added To School Consolidation Plan
The Springfield School Board has voted to include Southern View Elementary as part of a plan to consolidate several schools into one new, large building. The board had initially proposed merging Laketown and Hazel Dell schools
Violence prevention grants announced as some reflect on previous Illinois flaws
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the second round of taxpayer-funded opportunities for community organizations working on interrupting violence across the state. One state representative believes the state should take a different approach. On Monday,
Report: Fewer Illinois taxpayers expected to stress state’s finances
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ shrinking population could eventually lead to weakened economic prospects, a new study suggests. According to Pew Charitable Trusts, a third of all states lost population in 2021. Among the 17 states where
Disinformation Governance Board could be issue in Illinois congressional race
(The Center Square) – The recently revealed federal Disinformation Governance Board through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security could be an issue in upcoming Illinois congressional elections. Last week, U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, asked the question
Springfield’s Deputy Mayor Remains On Job After Resolving ”Internal Matter”
Springfield’s deputy mayor is still on the job, despite multiple rumors that she was leaving that position. Kathleen Alcorn was appointed deputy mayor by Mayor Jim Langfelder less than a year ago. Several aldermen say they
Fast Action Limits Damage In Laundromat Fire
Damage is limited after a commercial dryer caught fire at a Springfield laundromat Sunday. The fire broke out around 5:15 Sunday afternoon at Cravens Laundromat on North Grand between 5th and 6th. An employee tried to
Flash Index Down Slightly; Illinois Economy Still Growing
Illinois’s economy is still growing, but at a slightly slower pace. The University of Illinois Flash Index dipped slightly in April, to 106.0, down from 106.1 in March. Any reading above 100 still signifies growth.
St. John’s Breadline Dining Room Reopens
The St. John’s Breadline has officially reopened its doors for inside dining for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The Breadline has been in operation to serve the homeless and hungry since the
Daughter Of Catholic Saint To Open Religious Center In Springfield
The daughter of a Roman Catholic saint plans to open an international center in Springfield in tribute to her late mother. Dr. Gianna Molla will establish the Molla Center for Family and Life next to the
Illinois food banks struggle amid record inflation
(The Center Square) – Food banks across Illinois are finding ways to deal with inflation and supply chain issues as more residents look for help. Julie Yurko, president and CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank, said after