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How to make CapitolCityNow your preferred news source on Google (step-by-step)

How to make CapitolCityNow your preferred news source on Google (step-by-step)

Google now lets you pick favorite news sites, so their stories show up more often in Top stories and a “From your sources” section. Here’s the fastest way to add Capitol City Now. Photo: Metro Services


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Staying on top of Springfield and Sangamon County news just got easier. Google recently launched a new feature that allows people to set their preferred news sources in search results. By adding CapitolCityNow.com as one of your favorites, you’ll see more of our stories highlighted in Google’s Top Stories section and in a dedicated “From your sources” tab when you search.

How to add Capitol City Now as your preferred source in Google search

Add Capitol City Now in one step: click here to open Google’s Preferred Sources page, type CapitolCityNow in the search bar, then select it from the results. That’s it—Capitol City Now is now set as your preferred news source.

Why it matters

Choosing Capitol City Now as a preferred source means you’ll get more of the local stories that impact your daily life — from city council updates and traffic alerts to community events and weather forecasts. It’s a way to cut through the noise of national headlines and make sure Springfield and Sangamon County news stays front and center.

For more local coverage, download the free CapitolCityNow mobile app, sign up for our email alerts, and follow us on social media to stay connected with the latest breaking news in and around Ocala.

Google’s new feature is about putting the power back in readers’ hands. By selecting Capitol City Now as your preferred source, you’ll never miss the stories that matter most in Springfield or Sangamon County.

Extra Tips

  • Sign in to your Google account first so your preference carries across devices and browsers.
  • Don’t see Top stories? Try a different query that’s clearly news-related (e.g., “Springfield crash,” “Chatham boil water,” “Severe Weather”).
  • Want the official explainer? Read Google’s announcement and step-by-step guide, here.

Two taps and you’ll see more CapitolCityNow wherever you search local news. Add us here: Source preferences.

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