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3 weeks ago

First Sherman, now Riverton residents say Comcast workers are damaging their property

"There was not any effort made at all to notify us that this was going to be happening," Haflinger said.

3 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed solving recent Springfield burglary

The burglary happened Sept. 16 at Prairie Telecom.

4 weeks ago

$12.5 million Federal Grant awarded to Central Illinois Regional Airport

The grant will fund the first phase of CIRA's upcoming Runway 11/29 Rehabilitation Project.

4 weeks ago

LLCC to feature “Echo” at Trutter Museum and Murray Gallery

The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8am--4pm September 29--October 31

4 weeks ago

New 183rd Wing facility is open

Two-building complex houses 183rd Wing civil engineers.

4 weeks ago

Cubs 3B Shaw says he’s ‘not concerned at all’ about backlash for attending Charlie Kirk memorial

“I felt as though it was something that was really important for me to do,” he said.

4 weeks ago

Illinois Secretary of State appoints 4 high-level experts to safeguard Illinois residents

Giannoulis has hired a new Deputy Director, Chief of Enforcement, Chief of Examinations, and Senior Investigator.

4 weeks ago

Immigration agent who shot man in Chicago-area traffic stop says injuries were ‘nothing major’

DHS said Villegas González drove his car at officers, dragging one of them “a significant distance,” leaving the officer to “fear for his life.”

4 weeks ago

Chicago archbishop’s decision to honor US senator stirs Catholic abortion debate

“This decision risks causing grave scandal, confusing the faithful about the Church’s unequivocal teaching on the sanctity of human life,” Paprocki said in a statement.

4 weeks ago

REO Speedwagon returns home for Illini Homecoming halftime show and as parade grand marshalls

Just last week, Cronin agreed to attend, saying in a press release, “I’m honored by the invitation and the opportunity to reunite for this special university event.”

4 weeks ago

Districts around the US are mulling school closures as student enrollment falls

Such decisions are gut wrenching. It’s a financial strain to operate half-empty schools, but research shows kids often fare badly after closures.

4 weeks ago

Sister Jean, longtime Loyola Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon, retires at 106

Sister Jean rose to the spotlight during Loyola Chicago's trip to the Final Four in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.

4 weeks ago

Route 66 Mother Road Festival road closures

Closures to take note of in downtown Springfield

4 weeks ago

Discussion Thursday on sports betting and mental health

The event is free and open to the public. 

4 weeks ago

Sherman residents and leaders fed up with damage caused by utility provider

Clatfelter said more than two dozen subcontractors have been starting projects all over the village, but are not completing them.

4 weeks ago

Mosquitoes in Menard County test positive for West Nile Virus

Petersburg and Athens both had mosquitoes caught in traps that tested at the maximum level. 

4 weeks ago

The 2025 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fair welcomed over a million visitors

Springfield saw 723,079 fair goers and The Du Quoin State Fair saw 282,204 attendees!!

4 weeks ago

Office Max owner to be bought by holding company

The sale is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.

4 weeks ago

‘Community Connection’ scheduled for Monday of next week

You will have the chance to meet with the Mayor, Alderperson, and senior staff from key departments, and to have one-on-one conversations with reps from several City agencies.

4 weeks ago

Sangamon County Clerk seeking re-election

Enhanced features online and mobile office hours are making requesting records easier.

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