Car dealer hopeful ‘we’re off peak’ as used car prices ease slightly
(The Center Square) – Used car prices are easing slightly as new car inventory inches upward and buyers hit their price ceiling. The upward trajectory of used car prices, fueled by the shortage of new cars, appears
Study shows northwest Illinois rail expansion costs would outpace ticket revenue
(The Center Square) – The price tag on expanding passenger rail service in northwest Illinois could reach $380 million. That’s according to a new feasibility study prepared by Quandel Consultants looking at establishing service between Rockford and
Group advocates helmet mandate in Illinois for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
(The Center Square) – May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and a national organization claims Illinois can do more to keep bikers alive. Fatal motorcycle crashes jumped 13% in Illinois last year, higher than the national average
Pedestrian Struck By Train, Killed In Springfield
A 41-year-old Springfield man is dead after being struck by a train Friday night. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon says the pedestrian was struck in the vicinity of 9th and Converse. He was pronounced dead at
Gas Prices Hit All-Time High Locally
Gas prices locally are still hovering near an all-time high. The average price for regular unleaded set a record Thursday in Springfield, hitting $4.77 a gallon, according to Triple A. That average price dipped a little
Gas Stations Sue Over Tax Relief Sign Requirement
An association representing gas stations across Illinois has filed suit challenging the state law requiring them to post signs noting a temporary suspension of a planned increase in the state gas tax. Illinois lawmakers recently voted
Unemployment Down, Jobs Up In Illinois
The statewide unemployment rate is down slightly, as Illinois adds more jobs during the ongoing pandemic recovery. The April jobless rate fell to 4.6 percent, down one-tenth of one-percent from March. One year ago, unemployment stood
Eight Counties At ”High” COVID Transmission Rates; Sangamon County Still ”Medium”
Eight Illinois counties are now listed as having “high” levels of community transmission of COVID-19. State public health officials are recommending that people in those counties return to wearing masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Those
Early Voting For June Primary Now Underway
Early voting is now underway for the June primary in Illinois. Registered voters in Sangamon County can cast a ballot during normal business hours in the county clerk’s office downtown. Voting hours will be expanded as
Mary Miller Gets ”A”Grade From NRA, Says Davis Scored Lower
Congresswoman Mary Miller is touting her “A” grade from the National Rifle Association… and says fellow Republican and primary opponent Rodney Davis got a lower score from the gun rights group. Miller is battling Davis for