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5 days ago
Pritzker demands data center regulations during veto session
POWER Act failed to move before spring session ended.
5 days ago
This year’s International Route 66 Mother Road Festival was the biggest ever
Parts of 14 downtown blocks were closed for all the cars that participated.
5 days ago
Lesko, Turner square off in a debate Sunday and on the ballot Nov. 3
Lesko won't say who will get his vote for governor, while Turner enthusiastically backs incumbent Pritzker.
5 days ago
Appointed Sangamon County sheriff faces challenger
Democrat Bell, Republican Crouch debated Sunday.
5 days ago
Citizens admonish Sangamon Co mental health board
Citizens call for evening meetings and remind the board to remember the community's problems with race.
6 days ago
How much does memory care cost in Illinois?
A Place for Mom reports on memory care costs in Illinois and across the country.
6 days ago
Springfield Fire Department honors 3 firefighters with Hometown Hero Award
Driver engineer Devin Gilman and firefighters Pete Miller and Firefighter Nick Saccaro were recognized this week for their quick thinking, sound judgment and exceptional teamwork under extreme conditions.
6 days ago
25 years ablaze: SIU’s ‘Fire Dawgs’ inspires land management careers
More than 1,000 students have completed the program over the past quarter century.
6 days ago
Prosecutor accused of misconduct in ‘Broadview Six’ case resigns, says US attorney ‘scapegoated’ her
“I was a convenient target to be scapegoated and publicly vilified,” she wrote.
7 days ago
‘Out of the Darkness Walk’ raises more than $35K for suicide prevention efforts
"You matter to me."
7 days ago
Bertoletti wins first-ever Cozy Dog eating contest at 66 fest
Chicagoan Pat Bertolettti wins first competition with 51 dogs down.
7 days ago
Best colleges in Illinois
Stacker compiled a list of the colleges in Illinois using data from Niche.
1 week ago
October events in Springfield include history lessons, Route 66 conference
Living history, and a Route 66 conference, are among the activities for the public in Springfield in October.
1 week ago
Man gets 20 years in prison for Pawnee sexual assault of minor
The assault happened in Pawnee April, 2024.
1 week ago
Famed radio and TV priest Fulton Sheen is beatified in St. Louis, putting him a step from sainthood
The indoor stadium was chosen because there wasn’t a venue large enough in his home Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, to accommodate the anticipated crowd.
1 week ago
D-186 rethinks hot weather policy
A board member is concerned about conditions at a Sept. 12 football game.
1 week ago
Health experts share car seat safety tips for parents
Health officials share tips on proper installation, straps and winter clothing.
1 week ago
Major League Cozy Dog eating will be a part of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival this weekend
Professional eaters from all over North America will take part.
1 week ago
See tracks? Think train. This is National Rail Safety Week
Rail Safety Week ties in with rail consolidation project.
1 week ago
Meyer Utility Structures brings new jobs to Clinton with repurposed manufacturing site
The facility looks to add over a hundred jobs as time goes on.
