Moving Pillsbury Forward notes an increase in metal theft at historic Springfield site
- May 2, 2024 12:32 pm|
Governor Pritzker and First Lady donate special Civil War document to Springfield’s own ALPLM
- May 2, 2024 10:28 am|
City Council Report: LEC to close at end of month
- May 1, 2024 8:01 pm|
Illinois Housing Development Authority to award more than $100 million for permanent supportive housing across the state
- May 1, 2024 1:59 pm|
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at U of I in Champaign, two men identified from last week’s protests as well
- May 1, 2024 10:50 am|
Various Illinois agencies on high alert after H5N1 influenza virus found recently in select dairy herds
- April 30, 2024 1:39 pm|
Springfield man sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for crimes against children
- April 30, 2024 10:35 am|
City of Springfield & ISOS commemorate National Donate Life Month
- April 29, 2024 7:01 pm|
Regional gas prices are on the decline, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration
- April 29, 2024 6:53 pm|
Springfield area has poor quality air, according to new ALA annual report
- April 29, 2024 3:45 pm|
Longcor: Komatsu mining truck named 2024 ‘coolest thing made in Illinois’
April 14, 2024
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By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois Clongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A mining truck manufactured by Komatsu was crowned the winner of the 2024 “Makers Madness” contest, earning the title of “the coolest thing made in Illinois” at the
Hancock: Giannoulias calls for disclosure of lobbyist contracts
April 14, 2024
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By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – For decades, lobbyists in the Illinois Statehouse have been required to report how much they spend wining, dining and entertaining lawmakers. Currently, though, there is no law requiring
Springfield Relay for Life celebrates those who beat cancer, raises hope for those who live with it
April 13, 2024
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Bright, cool spring weather on Saturday afternoon welcomed the 2024 Springfield Relay For Life to town – which was held at the west campus track of Sacred Heart-Griffin High School. From noon to 4:00 PM, citizens of
Longcor: As state continues to inventory lead pipes, full replacement deadlines are decades away
April 13, 2024
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By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois Clongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com Lead pipes in public water systems and drinking fixtures have been banned in new construction since 1986, when Congress amended the Safe Drinking Water Act, but they are still in
Meisel: Illinois Senate advances changes to state’s biometric privacy law after business groups split
April 12, 2024
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By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – It’s been more than a year since the Illinois Supreme Court “respectfully suggest(ed)” state lawmakers clarify a law that’s led to several multi-million-dollar settlements with tech companies over
Sangamon County Board overwhelmingly approves measure to ban future alcohol sales at bars past 1 a.m.
April 12, 2024
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Closing time, several bars across Sangamon County will have to close earlier. The Sangamon County Board overwhelmingly approved a measure to ban alcohol sales after 1 a.m. for non-Springfield bars in the county. Some bars were, as
SPD and Springfield Alderpeople continue discussing recourse concerning pop-up parties across the city
April 12, 2024
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A Springfield Alderwoman says she’s been in contact with the police department about combatting pop-up parties – where hundreds of people meet up at a public location and subsequently party. Alderwoman LaKeisha Purchase says there was a
California man arrested in Sangamon County after investigation reveals he traveled to Springfield to meet a minor for sexual acts
April 11, 2024
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A man from California is under arrest in Sangamon County after law enforcement officials said he traveled from his home state to Springfield to meet a minor for sexual acts. Officials with the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office
Governor Pritzker announces Illinois Grocery Initiative as he seeks to reduce food deserts across the state
April 11, 2024
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The Governor has announced a plan to help bring grocery stores to so-called food desert areas where residents have to travel miles to reach a grocery store. The $20 million plan, the Illinois Grocery Initiative, would address
Illinois state Senate passes several bills designed to reduce vaping by children, each now moves onto House
April 11, 2024
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The Illinois Senate has passed a couple of bills it says will cut down on teen vaping. One of the bills would ban companies from selling vaping products that are made to look like everyday household items.
City Council Report: City advances ordinances, addresses Lincoln Tower problems
April 10, 2024
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The April 9 Springfield Committee of the Whole meeting saw the City Council move forward on a litany of ordinances, including authorization of additional funds for asphalt overlays on road faults and a contract with O’Shea Builders
79th annual Lincoln Pilgrimage Weekend registration remains open for interested local parties
April 10, 2024
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Almost 1000 Scouts will descend upon Springfield to honor our nation’s 16th President in this year’s 79th annual Lincoln Pilgrimage Weekend, taking place April 26-28. Scouts will camp at New Salem, and Camp Illinek. Many will hike