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Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths
Black women were more than twice as likely as white women to die from a pregnancy-related condition.
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‘Springfield Wrapped’ — Resident recaps year to Springfield City Council
Citizen recaps highs and lows of 2025.
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New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom
Measures that provide legal protections for students, guidelines for schools take effect Jan. 1.
1 week ago
Dry January challenge encourages health reset for the new year
A month of sobriety offers physical and mental benefits, with tips to help participants succeed.
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USDA announces commodity payment rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
FBA payments are based on planted acres in 2025, Economic Research Service cost of production, and the World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate Report.
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Family displaced after house fire in DeWitt County; public donations requested
Blaze spreads quickly due to high winds; no injuries reported—GoFundMe set up to assist family.
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Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
Governors typically control states' National Guardsmen, and Trump had deployed troops to all three cities against the wishes of state and local Democratic leaders. He said it was necessary as part of a broader crackdown on immigration, crime and protests.
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Going into finale, Caleb Williams approaches Bears’ single-season passing record, 4,000-yard mark
Coach Ben Johnson dismissed 4,000 as “an arbitrary number.” But in Chicago, it is a big deal. The Bears, after all, are the only franchise without a 4,000-yard passer.
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Reliever Hunter Harvey and the Chicago Cubs finalize 1-year contract
The addition of Harvey is the latest move in a bullpen makeover for the Cubs, who have added Phil Maton, Hoby Milner and Jacob Webb and re-signed Caleb Thielbar.
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New laws: Illinois’ grocery tax to end, aquifer protections begin
Bills regulating reservation apps, single-use plastics to take effect Jan. 1
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Fun times for tourists and locals in Springfield begin January 3
Amy Beadle from Visit Springfield has a fun list of activities beginning in January.
1 week ago
Donelan looks forward to budget process
Gregory says someone else should get a chance to chair budget hearings.
1 week ago
New Year’s Eve tradition: First Night Springfield
Arts celebration throughout downtown Wednesday afternoon and evening.
2 weeks ago
Long Creek family rebuilding after EF-2 tornado rips off roof
"My son was standing in the hallway and screamed, 'Mom!' extremely loud. Half of the roof [was] already off the house," Futrell said.
2 weeks ago
Father, son restore iconic piece of country music history
"I just fell in love with it — just the story, the provenance behind this car," Mike said.
2 weeks ago
Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New England
Lobster meat destined for Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota was stolen by a fraudulent trucking company, according to the broker who arranged the pickup.
2 weeks ago
Illinois beats Tennessee in the Music City Bowl to keep Big Ten undefeated this bowl season
“We don’t have to read about other years anymore," Bielema said. “I think people usually either read about history or write history, and this group’s writing history and I think we’ll continue to do that.”
2 weeks ago
The 20 most competitive housing markets in Illinois
Redfin Real Estate compiled a list of the most competitive housing markets in Illinois, and Springfield is among them.
2 weeks ago
Illinois Secretary of State warns residents about phishing scam
Scams sent via text message; ILSOS doesn't send text messages, except appointment reminders.
