Inflation impacting Illinois infrastructure projects with more spending announced
(The Center Square) – The next phase of Rebuild Illinois is planned, and while there may be some savings in how things are built, inflation is increasing costs. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the latest multi-year
“You're rooting for her”: Aubrey Plaza on her “questionable” character in 'Emily The Criminal'
Roadside Attractions/Vertical Entertainment Parks and Rec veteran Aubrey Plaza has been earning raves for her portrayal of the title character in the new thriller she produced, Emily The Criminal. Plaza plays a former art student, crushed by her loans and working a
Pritzker to reflect relaxed CDC guidance but continue COVID disaster proclamation
(The Center Square) – While it’s expected the state will mirror updated COVID-19 guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Gov. J.B. Pritzker insists he’ll continue disaster proclamations to capture more federal dollars. The
Illinois colleges preparing for monkeypox virus this fall
(The Center Square) – As fall semester for Illinois college students nears, schools around the state are preparing for another health threat. Monkeypox is spreading, prompting school officials to implement plans for a possible outbreak on campus.
Hulu's comedy series 'This Fool' launches Friday
Hulu Amid great reviews, Hulu launched its new comedy series This Fool on Friday. Based on the stand-up comedy and early life of comedian Chris Estrada, the show has him playing Julio, a straitlaced 30-year-old living in
Anne Heche brain-dead, family awaiting organ donors following fiery wreck
Anne Heche has been declared brain-dead following a fiery car crash into a Los Angeles home on Friday, August 5. In a statement to KABC, a rep for the actress said Friday, “She was declared brain-dead [Thursday] night,
Springfield Area Road Projects Included In $34 Billion State Transportation Plan
$34 billion has been allocated for infrastructure projects across Illinois over the next six years… including more than $250 million for major road projects in Sangamon County alone. Governor JB Pritzker announced details of the state’s
Citing Low Attendance. Legacy Of Giving Festival Suspends Donations To Charities For Now
A Springfield music festival for charity has notified participating non-profits that it won’t be able to make any donations to them for now. The Legacy of Giving Music Festival was held in June in downtown Springfield.
One Dead In Chatham House Fire
One man is dead following an early morning fire in Chatham. Fire crews from Chatham, Springfield, and several other departments were called to that home in the 38-hundred block of Mansion Road shortly before 1:30 Friday
Teen Victim Of Fatal Springfield Shooting Identified
The Sangamon County Coroner has identified the teenager who was fatally shot in Springfield this week. 16-year-old Shawntel Howze, Jr. died Wednesday night, shortly after being shot in the head during an incident in the 22-hundred