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4 days ago
A once dying mall in Southern Illinois is getting a mighty makeover, thanks to $112M bond deal — created by the state and backed by local tax money — but the project has hit a speed bump
Officials in Marion say the massive redevelopment is on track, but one of the three main developers has already dropped out, facing a slew of lawsuits.
4 days ago
Residents continue to speak out against proposed data center as backer defends them
SSGA: Data center is huge for the area; residents disagree.
4 days ago
City Council to consider advanced electric meters for CWLP
"It's really important that we do that for our citizens," said Mayor Misty Buscher.
4 days ago
Ruben Gallego emerges as key Democratic figure in Latino voter outreach
Gallego grew up in poverty in Chicago’s Evergreen Park and frequented Little Village, a predominantly Mexican neighborhood on the city’s southwest side.
4 days ago
Austrian court rules against extradition of Ukrainian businessman to US over alleged bribery
Six years ago, a Chicago federal judge rejected a motion to dismiss the indictment against Firtash, who has argued that the U.S. has no jurisdiction over crimes in India. However, the judge ruled that it does, because any scheme would have impacted a Chicago-based company.
5 days ago
Illinois ag director says Trump trade policies are ‘crushing’ farmers
Jerry Costello II says latest aid package insufficient; warns of long-term impact.
5 days ago
The snow won’t last much longer, with highs in the 40’s on the way
Five inches or more of snow fell Saturday in most parts of Central Illinois.
5 days ago
Snowfall doesn’t deter ‘Wreaths Across America’ from helping Camp Butler
As many as 890 wreaths were laid at Camp Butler Saturday.
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It’s Flu Season. Find out common symptoms and how to treat them
Feeling sick? Here are some tips from Memorial Health's, Dr. Anna Richie.
6 days ago
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…
6 days 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.
6 days 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.
6 days 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.
7 days ago
Springfield man arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges
Drugs, a gun, and cash allegedly were found in Ballinger's home.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days ago
Suspect wanted in bar burglary
Atwood allegedly tried to steal money from video gaming machines.
7 days 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.
1 week ago
Barrel Head: Everything must go!
Closed Wabash Ave restaurant, and everything in it, are up for auction.
1 week ago
Second guilty plea in death of teen near Southeast H.S. in 2024
Cordae Curb, 16, was being tried as an adult.
