Safety concerns behind teacher and student absences last Friday at Grant Middle School in Springfield
- May 14, 2024 5:10 pm|
Woman in custody following late-April Illinois State Capitol bomb threats in Springfield
- May 14, 2024 1:45 pm|
17th Annual Illinois Product Farmers Market kicks off this Thursday at State Fairgrounds in Springfield
- May 14, 2024 11:13 am|
Illinois House advances legislation to consolidate early childhood services under single, new state agency
- May 13, 2024 6:48 pm|
Largest downstate IL police union endorses Budzinski for reelection
- May 13, 2024 6:20 pm|
Sangamon County judge denies pre-trial release for one of two teenagers charged in third teens late-April death in Springfield
- May 13, 2024 3:07 pm|
Disgraced former Illinois Governor Blagojevich once again backs Donald Trump for presidency as 2024 election draws closer
- May 13, 2024 12:47 pm|
Raju: Public officials seek greater oversight of prescription drug middlemen
- May 12, 2024 9:01 pm|
Updated: One dead, another injured after collision on Route 97 Saturday night
- May 12, 2024 5:06 pm|
Abbeduto: Labor-backed bill banning ‘captive audience’ meetings awaits House action
- May 11, 2024 8:05 pm|
Springfield area has poor quality air, according to new ALA annual report
Taking in a deep breath of fresh spring air may have long-term drawbacks, according to the American Lung Association, whose 25th annual report found Sangamon County has had continuously worsening air quality since 2020. The American Lung
Two-way stretch of road in Springfield set to undergo transformation in early May, other changes planned as well
The city of Springfield has targeted May 6 as the start of work for converting traffic on a 1.6-mile stretch of Fourth Street from one-way to two-way traffic. That will include the setup of temporary barricades to
Abbeduto: Illinoisans can now get documents notarized online
By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois abbeduto@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinoisans who need a notary public can now access those services online through a new “E-Notary” portal launched by the secretary of state’s office. This process is one of the
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital sponsors program to allow food purchases through Link card in push to diminish food desert impact
The Jacksonville Memorial Hospital is sponsoring a program that will allow shoppers to use a Link card to purchase food at the Jacksonville Farmers Market. The hospital received a Link Up Illinois grant from the Chicago-based nonprofit
Springfield high school student dead following shooting in capital city
A 16-year-old high school student is dead following a shooting in Springfield. The Southeast High School student was shot and killed Thursday morning in the 2300 block of Taylor Avenue near Dreamland Park. Police are questioning multiple
Springfield education officials clash concerning surging Cigna employee healthcare cost
School District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill insisted it wasn’t the district that was responsible for increased health insurance rates for employees who take the plan. That came from the carrier, Cigna, because of high claimants in the
Illinois set to receive $156 million from EPA for residential solar innovations moving forward
Illinois is receiving $156 million from the EPA to support residential solar projects. The program provides funds to local governments and non-profits across the country to develop long-lasting solar programs that benefit low-income and disadvantaged communities. It
New Illinois legislation would slightly alter process of becoming an educator across the state
There soon might be a change in the process of receiving a teaching license in Illinois thanks to new legislation. The bill would slightly change the process of becoming a teacher. It would allow the State Board
Sherman-area daycare employee arrested on child pornography charges, investigation remains ongoing
A Sherman-area daycare employee is facing child porn charges. Nigel Tiller Jr. was arrested after Sherman Police were notified last week about a report of possible child abuse by an employee of All His Children Developmental Center.
Springfield’s District 186 taking steps to counteract negative and addictive qualities of social media
The Springfield School District is taking action to fight back against addictive social media features. On Monday night the 186 Board of Education voted unanimously to join a class action lawsuit with Wagstaff and Cartmell Law Firm.
City of Springfield begins tearing down dozens of homes on north side, citing risks of illegal activity
The City of Springfield has started to tear down dozens of homes that were considered risks for illegal activity. In anticipation of the continually ongoing Rail Improvement Project, Springfield purchased 55 abandoned homes, hoping to tear them
SPD warn greater Springfield community of new scam using Microsoft computers and pop-up warnings
The Springfield Police Department is warning Microsoft computer users of a scam involving fake error messages. A pop-up window will appear, claiming it’s from Microsoft. The “error” message then tells users to call a specific number for