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2 weeks ago
Vermilion County woman sentenced for voting twice in federal election
Brenda Knuth, 61, was sentenced on June 26 to 3 years probation and ordered to pay a $2,500 fine.
2 weeks ago
Springfield Memorial earns ‘Elite Designation’ for nursing
Memorial says only two percent of hospitals nationwide have received five consecutive "Magnet" designations.
2 weeks ago
HSHS opens new surgery clinic in Springfield
HSHS Medical Group General Surgery-Springfield is located on the 5th floor of 301 N. 8th Street.
2 weeks ago
Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition
Law banning interchange fees also pushed back to at least next year.
2 weeks ago
Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
About 56 million Americans are under an extreme heat watch as hot and humid weather is expected to move farther east later in the week.
2 weeks ago
New facility dog helps victims in federal cases across central Illinois
"Testifying in court and being interviewed regarding a crime can be very traumatic and stressful," Gilmore said. "Studies have shown that a facility dog can lower the stress level of victims and witnesses."
2 weeks ago
Supreme Court ruling simplifies pesticide labeling for Illinois farmers
"If the U.S. EPA does say it's cancer-causing, it's going to go on the label," Johnson said. "But right now, there is nothing the U.S. EPA has found that says it's a cancer-causing agent."
2 weeks ago
Stars, stripes and shopping carts: What Americans buy for the Fourth of July in Illinois
Instacart compiled July 4th shopping trends in Illinois
2 weeks ago
‘A real farm crisis’: Illinois farm bankruptcies rise for 3rd straight year
Rising land rent, an unstable export market and record farm debt are blamed.
2 weeks ago
Cocktails-to-go, new state agency among laws taking effect July 1
14 new laws will begin with new fiscal year.
2 weeks ago
Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
“You’re happy winter’s gone, you’re ready to enjoy the summer, you’ve just been aching for it,” Elrod said. “And so, I think we slip into kind of a position where we think it’s got to be OK.”
2 weeks ago
Small business is about people helping people
Local Chamber president Mike Murphy says it means jobs for our community.
2 weeks ago
Watch our app! The NEW CapitolCityNow app is available for download!
A new app, easier to see and use!
2 weeks ago
Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky
Comcast is the primary cable television provider in Springfield, IL.
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: 2 critically injured in Springfield mobile home park shooting; suspect found dead
A suspect was found dead in Stark County.
2 weeks ago
Domestic violence fatality numbers trend down
Numbers go up and down, but ICADV leader says the effects are "enduring and widespread."
2 weeks ago
Taxpayer group says facts show real data center story
Water, electricity, noise minimal, says advocate, who adds, "We call balls and strikers."
2 weeks ago
Former Springfield Clinic leader moves to Memorial
Jen Boyer was acting CEO of Springfield Clinic for a time.
2 weeks ago
Children’s hospital names first ‘Chief Administrative Officer’
Aryn Hunter starts July 19.
2 weeks ago
Semi driver injured after crash near Williamsville
The semi struck a concrete barrier and caught fire.
