Two Firefighters Hurt In Blaze At Springfield Condo Complex
Two Springfield firefighters have been hurt and three townhomes may be total losses after a fire at a condominium complex on the city’s south end. The fire affected a three-unit townhouse structure at Country Place, near
Former White Castle employee’s biometric information privacy case heard by Illinois Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Supreme Court is weighing a case that a former White Castle manager filed against the restaurant chain over an alleged violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, or BIPA. On
Illinois officials announce hotline for baby formula questions amid nationwide shortage
(The Center Square) – As families with babies who need formula scramble from store to store without much luck, there’s an Illinois helpline for those looking to get the needed nutrients that are in short supply around
Republicans say Pritzker failed to correct child welfare problems
(The Center Square) – Republicans at the statehouse are not buying Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s response to failures a recent audit highlights at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. An auditor general report released last week
GOP Calls For Resignation Of State DCFS Director
Illinois Republicans are demanding the resignation of the state’s child welfare director following a scathing audit of the Department of Children and Family Services. Among other problems, the audit found serious deficiencies in home safety checks,
Sports Complex Seeks Tax Abatement From Springfield School District
District 186 attorneys are reviewing a request from the developers of the Legacy Pointe sports complex… seeking to abate the property taxes for the land that will house the new facility. Property tax abatements outside of
Street Party Crackdown Leads To Multiple Weapons Arrests
Warmer weather means the return of roving block parties in Springfield, and police are stepping up efforts to crack down on them. Springfield police estimate more than 100 people were involved in a series of pop-up
Despite Gas Prices, Expect Crowded Memorial Day Travel This Year
Even with soaring gas prices, Illinois roadways are expected to be more crowded this Memorial Day weekend than they were last year. Triple A estimates that 1.7 million Illinoisans will travel 50 miles from home or
Springfield Municipal Band Announces Concert Schedule [LINK]
The Springfield Municipal Band has announced its schedule of free summer concerts. It’s the 86th year for the band, which is funded through city tax dollars. Upcoming appearances include the Old Capitol Art Fair this Saturday
SFD Donates Fire Truck To Capital Area Career Center
The Springfield Fire Department has found a new home for a fire truck that has outlived its usefulness to the department. The department is donating the 1994 rig with around 120,000 miles on it to the