Illinois state Senate passes several bills designed to reduce vaping by children, each now moves onto House April 11, 2024 1:35 pm|The Illinois Senate has passed a couple of bills it says will cut down on teen vaping. One…
Springfield City Council approves ARPA funds to go towards replacing lead service lines across CWLP buildings over next several years April 8, 2024 1:30 pm|The Springfield City Council recently approved millions of dollars of ARPA funds to go toward replacing lead pipes…
Locally-owned Crafted Stag Supply opens in Springfield April 7, 2024 9:08 pm|On Saturday, April 6 the Crafted Stag men’s supply store formally opened its doors in Springfield. The new…
AP: Amazon is removing Just Walk Out technology from its Fresh grocery stores in the US April 5, 2024 9:06 pm|By HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is removing Just Walk Out technology from its…
First ordinance in Illinois to ban flavored tobacco products took effect in Evanston this past Tuesday April 4, 2024 11:27 am|The first ordinance to ban flavored tobacco products in Illinois took effect earlier this week in Evanston. The…
Illinois Governor Pritzker announces launch of new quantum research initiative designed to improve energy and manufacturing production April 3, 2024 3:32 pm|Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced the launch of a new quantum research initiative he says will improve…
Newest Illinois work data shows jobless claims up from prior week, while unemployment claims dip April 2, 2024 5:43 pm|Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois rose last week compared with the week prior. New jobless claims,…
Agricultural leaders across Illinois eyeing expiring federal Farm Bill seek more certainty concerning its renewal April 2, 2024 3:41 pm|Several local agricultural leaders across Illinois – and particularly in Springfield – are wanting more certainty as the…
Local hotel group Legacy Hospitality announces plans for new hotel next to Scheels Sports Complex at Legacy Pointe April 1, 2024 12:08 pm|In an announcement which comes just six months after the groundbreaking of the Scheels Sports Park at Legacy…
Illinois State Treasurer Frerichs throws support behind legislation to transition unused children’s college funds into Roth IRAs March 28, 2024 7:51 pm|Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has thrown his support behind a plan to let parents roll unused money…