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Residents fill the Sangamon County Board room Tuesday, Feb. 11, with many opposed to a proposed data center in the county.

4 weeks ago

The data center debate continues at the Sangamon County Board

Pros and cons of data centers discussed by the public again.

4 weeks ago

Teachers, parents voice concerns over proposed cuts to Rochester schools

In January, district leaders announced just over $3 million in cuts as part of a deficit reduction plan.

Ball Chatham Schools logo on a district building

4 weeks ago

Ball-Chatham School District asking voters to approve $110 million referendum

Lamon said some buildings have gotten so bad that they've struggled to keep classrooms warmer than 50 degrees in the winter.

City of Springfield seal

4 weeks ago

Discussion continues over decorum – or lack thereof – at Springfield City Council

The temperature was cooler this week, but there are still concerns over funding to the SSGA and decorum.

The photo shows a close-up of marijuana buds before they leaf out. (Capitol News Illinois/Andrew Campbell)

4 weeks ago

Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challenge

People report lengthy delays long after judges approve expungement and sealing orders.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol

4 weeks ago

Route 66 Centennial celebrations officially underway

Springfield is getting a share of $4 million in grants to help fund Route 66 100th anniversary celebrations.

Bailey Zimmerman at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA on September 19, 2025.

4 weeks ago

Country star Bailey Zimmerman, an Illinois native, to perform at Illinois State Fair

The fair announced Tuesday that Bailey Zimmerman will be the headlining grandstand act on "Ag Day" at the fair.

Illinois Capitol Dome

4 weeks ago

Illinois expands STAR bond eligibility for municipalities across the state

Pritzker told reporters Monday that current STAR bonds are expected to generate $1 billion in sales and more than 5,000 new jobs.

4 weeks ago

Natural gas storage works well for Ameren Illinois

Ameren Illinois' pipelines and gas storage facilities prove to be strong against serious winter conditions, and its winter plans save you money.

Present and Yesterday -- Meow Mobile Cats of the Week

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Meet ‘Present’ & ‘Yesterday’ — Meow Mobile Cats of the Week

"...fabulously friendly brothers" -- two orange cats!

Enzo -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week.

4 weeks ago

Meet Enzo — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Enzo has been at the shelter for awhile and is ready for a permanent home!

4 weeks ago

State lawmakers want to accelerate school funding increases

School funding has increased each of the last number of years, but some lawmakers say they're still not fully-funded.

A screenshot of part of the Taylorville Police Facebook page.

4 weeks ago

Behind the memes: Taylorville PD’s social media strategy focuses on transparency

“Social media is just a way to keep people informed,” Wheeler said. “And then we started to think about, well, let’s do some fun things also.”

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Hottest Februarys in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Februarys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

1 month ago

Pritzker: Data centers need to pay their power bills like everyone else

Pritzker: The grid should be able to support data centers.

1 month ago

How manufactured housing prices have changed in Illinois

Freddie Mac crunched the numbers on how manufactured housing prices have changed in Illinois.

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