City Council Report: LEC to close at end of month
- May 1, 2024 8:01 pm|
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|
Two-way stretch of road in Springfield set to undergo transformation in early May, other changes planned as well
- April 28, 2024 5:22 am|
Abbeduto: Illinoisans can now get documents notarized online
- April 27, 2024 9:22 pm|
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital sponsors program to allow food purchases through Link card in push to diminish food desert impact
- April 27, 2024 11:16 am|
Springfield high school student dead following shooting in capital city
- April 26, 2024 10:09 am|
City Council Report: LEC to close at end of month
At its April 30 Committee of the Whole Meeting, the City of Springfield learned that Lawrence Education Center – or LEC – would close its doors at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. For many years,
Various Illinois agencies on high alert after H5N1 influenza virus found recently in select dairy herds
The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Illinois Department of Public Health are each on alert following the detection of the H5N1 influenza virus in dairy herds in eight states across the U.S. There are no confirmed
Springfield man sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for crimes against children
A Springfield man is going to federal prison for crimes against children. James Simons was sentenced to 35 years after pleading guilty to multiple charges. Prosecutors say Simons persuaded children to produce sexual images of themselves and
City of Springfield & ISOS commemorate National Donate Life Month
The City of Springfield and the office of the Secretary of State of Illinois capped off National Donate Life Month on Monday, congratulating the charity and sacrifice of the Springfield community and of citizens of Illinois. “We
Regional gas prices are on the decline, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Regional gas prices fell last week at an average of $3.46 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week’s price of $3.47 per gallon – according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average
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