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3 days ago
Not ‘one more cent’: Chicago-area elected officials rally against Peoples Gas rate hike
City alderman and state lawmakers decried ‘outrageous’ shareholder profit rate and sought reforms to pipe retirement program.
3 days ago
Corn yields may be lower in 2026 thanks to rain, summer heat
Nice weather allowed for early planting, followed by rain and heat later on.
3 days ago
Program gives local high schoolers hands-on medical experience
Students from area high schools take part in two-day event at University of Illinois Springfield and UIC’s Springfield campus.
3 days ago
Springfield city council again hears from landlords
Cannabis grants and clean energy transition are also among subjects at council meeting.
3 days ago
Spine tingling book events coming to the library
Plenty of Halloween-themed events throughout the month of October at Lincoln Library.
4 days ago
Meet Van — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Van wants to go outside with you!
4 days ago
Bailey winds down what could be his final campaign
Republican Darren Bailey says this could be his last campaign if he loses again.
4 days ago
Man dead after weekend crash in Springfield
Darren Polk, 62, died from injuries sustained in the crash.
4 days ago
Replacing Mendoza: Candidates vie to be state’s first new comptroller in a decade
Margaret Croke, Bryan Drew share different visions for office’s transparency, oversight.
4 days ago
Open house for prospective UIS students, families coming soon
The University of Illinois Springfield is hosting an open house for curious students interested in going to college.
4 days ago
Head Start preschools serve parents, too. Under Trump, advocates fear that will change
Last month, President Donald Trump’s administration proposed gutting Head Start regulations that spell out how programs must support families with financial, education or housing concerns.
4 days ago
Man found dead near Alma Mater Statue on U of I campus identified
Police said there is no threat to the campus community after the body was discovered early Monday morning.
4 days ago
Bailey hopes to keep Choate Mental Health Center open
Gov. Pritzker says Illinois should move away from state-owned developmental centers.
4 days ago
As early voting begins, officials seek to reassure public about election security, integrity
Mail balloting goes forward as normal after Trump’s failed attempt to federalize the process.
5 days ago
Harlem Globetrotters to return to Springfield
It's part of the Globetrotters' new "Rivalry Tour."
5 days ago
Greater Springfield Chamber CEO talks Shoes, Brews, & Biz and more
After a weekend of fun here in Springfield, from car shows to a Cozy Dog eating contest. Where does Springfield go from here?
5 days ago
Springfield nonprofit cuts ribbon on new building for women in recovery
Wooden It Be Lovely moves into former Temple Israel building.
5 days ago
Lights, camera, tax credits!
Illinois lawmakers give big boost to movie industry while academics claim the Hollywood giveaway is a bad deal for taxpayers.
5 days ago
Bobby Hauck out after 4 games as Illinois defensive coordinator; unit ranks near bottom in stats
Bielema had hired the former Montana head coach to replace Aaron Henry, who left to be co-defensive coordinator at Notre Dame.
