Aldermen Gregory and Williams Jr. voice frustration concerning recently tabled ordinances
Two Springfield aldermen are frustrated that a majority of their City Council colleagues voted to table several ordinances they supported – with one alderman even suggesting that maybe his ward should consider seceding from the city. The
Border facilities reach over capacity in most areas, chief says
Jose Torres/Agencia Press South/Getty Images (EL PASO, Texas) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities in most regions along the southern border are over capacity even as the number of those in custody has declined, Border Patrol Chief
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher notes that $19 million for the Wyndham City Centre isn’t there – could offer less, however
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher says the money isn’t there to provide nearly $19 million in assistance to the owner of the Wyndham City Centre; it’s unclear, however, if the owner will accept a smaller package of assistance.
Cleveland EMT worker expected to testify in rape trial goes missing
Cleveland Police (CLEVELAND) — The Cleveland Police Department has asked the public to help find a Cleveland EMT worker who’s missing and may be in danger. Authorities said that 30-year-old Lachelle Jordan has been missing since May 6
Sangamon County Board narrowly rejects proposal for new solar farm – but it might not matter
The Sangamon County Board has narrowly rejected a proposal for a new solar farm – a vote that could run afoul of a recently-enacted state law. The board rejected the River Maple Solar II project east of
Adams: As many Illinoisans struggle with food access, lawmakers consider state grants for grocers
Food deserts found in both urban and rural communities across Illinois By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are considering creating a grant program that would send state dollars to grocers in Illinois communities
Illinois lawmakers approve bill that would increase access to test strips that could detect fentanyl
Illinois lawmakers have approved a bill that would increase access to testing strips that could determine the presence of the deadly drug fentanyl. Republican state Senator Sally Turner of Beason was a main sponsor of the bill,
Ohio food banks report surge in demand amid recession fears
ABC News (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio food banks are reporting a surge in demand amid concerns about growing food insecurity and what it may signal for the overall U.S. economy. “Right now we’re running 47% higher in
Sen. Dianne Feinstein makes long-awaited return to Capitol
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — California Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrived at the Capitol for the first time in three months on Wednesday, gingerly emerging out of a gray sedan with the help of aides who assisted her into
Illinois Republicans looking for urgency in ethics reform
(The Center Square) – After last week’s "ComEd Four" guilty verdicts that dealt directly with corruption at the Illinois statehouse, the call for ethics reforms continue to grow. Tuesday in Springfield, former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn urged