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Teen dead after accident on I-55

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – An accident Saturday during the height of the snowfall in Springfield claimed the life…

4 weeks ago

Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old

Van Dyke was born in West Plains, Missouri, in 1925, and grew up “the class clown” in Danville, Illinois, while admiring and imitating the silent film comedians.

4 weeks ago

Court blocks the release of hundreds of immigrants arrested in a Chicago-area crackdown

In the 2-1 opinion, the appeals court said Cummings overstepped his authority on the blanket release of the detainees without assessing each case individually.

4 weeks ago

Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids

These and other stark reimaginings of Christ's birth are drawing praise and outrage as churches turn the Christmas tableau into a commentary on federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

4 weeks ago

Springfield man arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges

Drugs, a gun, and cash allegedly were found in Ballinger's home.

4 weeks ago

State grant money will help chamber put bigger focus on young adult jobs, retention

An initiative will involve high school and college-age students, in an effort to stay in Springfield.

4 weeks ago

Pritzker signs ‘medical aid in dying’ bill amid religious opposition

Physicians may write prescriptions for terminally ill patients to self-administer end-of-life medication.

4 weeks ago

Suspect wanted in bar burglary

Atwood allegedly tried to steal money from video gaming machines.

4 weeks ago

UPDATE: Thursday snowfall met forecast expectations; Saturday snow in Springfield prompts emergency

Highs will be closer to freezing starting to Monday, after a couple nights of below zero lows.

4 weeks ago

Barrel Head: Everything must go!

Closed Wabash Ave restaurant, and everything in it, are up for auction.

4 weeks ago

Second guilty plea in death of teen near Southeast H.S. in 2024

Cordae Curb, 16, was being tried as an adult.

4 weeks ago

Senators clash over Trump’s National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said domestic deployments traditionally have involved responding to major floods and tornadoes, not assisting immigration agents who are detaining people in aggressive raids.

4 weeks ago

Pet-friendly holiday decorating

These tips can ensure a pet-friendly season with lots of holiday decor.

4 weeks ago

Cake pops to light up kids’ eyes this holiday season

Since kids add so much to the holidays, it makes sense to prepare something special for youngsters.

4 weeks ago

Shining a light on Chanukah celebrations

Fall and winter provide plenty of opportunities for merriment, including Chanukah, which encourages the Jewish community to gather and celebrate their faith together.

4 weeks ago

White Sox win MLB draft lottery and have top pick for first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977

Baines represented the White Sox on stage for the lottery at baseball's winter meetings.

4 weeks ago

Interfaith breakfast scheduled for Christmas Day

The breakfast will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois.

4 weeks ago

Chatham fire department to receive over $90k in federal funding

The funding is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's assistance to firefighters grant program.

4 weeks ago

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan asks President Trump for pardon

Specific details about the filing are not clear. 

4 weeks ago

Rewards could advance triple homicide investigation

The FBI is offering $25,000, Crime Stoppers $10,000.

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