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4 days ago

Sangamon Co. commission eyes sales tax increase to fund mental health services

"This will obviously cost us more," Sabo said. "But for a little bit of change, we could change the life of a loved one, and we may not even know that."

5 days ago

IL lawmakers discuss plan to require registered voters participate in general elections

State leaders estimate there are fewer than 10 million people eligible to vote in Illinois. Roughly 8.1 million Illinoisans are registered to vote, but only 5.7 million people cast ballots in the 2024 general election.

5 days ago

Ex-Speaker Madigan reports to West Virginia prison to begin 7 1/2-year sentence

7th Circuit ruled earlier this month against Madigan’s bid to remain free during appeal

5 days ago

The Lincoln Library is celebrating ‘Teentober’ this month

This month teens can get a Teen Book Box, with personalized recommendations and extra goodies to keep!

5 days ago

Illinois Football ranked #25 in USA Today Coaches Poll

Illini fall just outside AP Top 25 but remain nationally ranked heading into bye week.

5 days ago

Gas prices decline in Illinois last week

Gas prices in Springfield are, mostly, lower than the state average.

5 days ago

Meet Fiona — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

A "darling blue senior beauty"!

5 days ago

Meet Chris — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Adoption fees are being discounted for a limited time.

5 days ago

Veto session preview: Federal issues top of mind as lawmakers seek transit, energy solutions

Bill to help Bears move to Arlington Heights still not a priority for lawmakers

5 days ago

Illinois’ budget on track for deficit as new federal policies create challenges

State spending likely to increase significantly in coming years as Medicaid, SNAP requirements set in.

5 days ago

Call for Indigenous Peoples Day in Springfield

By any name, Monday is not a city holiday.

6 days ago

1 dead, 3 hospitalized after Shelby Co. crash

A car with four people in it ran off the road and overturned.

6 days ago

Springfield’s unemployment rate is lower than the national average

The Springfield metropolitan area has added around 1,500 more jobs than this time last year.

6 days ago

Candlelight vigil planned for juveniles killed in Taylorville crash

Organizers said they worked with Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry to plan the vigil.

6 days ago

Inability to get runners on base in Game 5 leads to Cubs’ exit from postseason

“We just didn’t do much,” manager Craig Counsell said after a 3-1 loss to Milwaukee in the winner-take-all Game 5 of their NLDS on Saturday.

6 days ago

Blackhawks highlight their rich history before the home opener for their centennial season

“I think for us to be able to celebrate a 100th year and really see the history of this franchise, it's humbling in a lot of ways.”

6 days ago

Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now

Perry said she found no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois during Trump’s immigration crackdown.

6 days ago

House exploded Friday in Jacksonville

Two people taken from the home were taken to a Springfield hospital.

7 days ago

Memorial Behavioral Health on National ADHD Awareness Month

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most commonly diagnosed disorders in children. 

1 week ago

Illinois State Reps. host holiday drive for children in Sangamon Co.

Donate toys any time between now until December 20th.

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