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3 weeks ago
Step right up to the newest exhibit at the ALPLM
While Petersburg is tied to Abraham Lincoln history, it's also tied to circus history.
3 weeks ago
Gas prices fall in Illinois over last week
Springfield gas prices range from $3.73 to $3.89 a gallon, according to GasBuddy.
3 weeks ago
Data center-related repeal; public still skeptical of Springfield council
Commenter says "tech bro billionaires" covet CWLP connections to the grid.
3 weeks ago
2 dead, 5 hospitalized from severe weather in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said three homes were destroyed after a tornado reportedly touched down in the northeastern part of Jefferson County.
3 weeks ago
Southeast fieldhouse coming soon to District 186 construction calendar
The three Springfield public high schools will share the fieldhouse.
3 weeks ago
Memorial therapist says simple steps help people stay active
Garrisson said setting realistic goals is key for people trying to become more active
3 weeks ago
NWS: Second tornado in Springfield in a week last Wednesday, one of seven in region
Tornadoes also reported in Blue Mound, Pawnee, elsewhere.
3 weeks ago
Springfield schools business manager: When bidding out bus fuel, it’s all about the markup
The sellers' profit margins are really what are up for bid.
3 weeks ago
Downtown Springfield becomes the starting line for the 2,300-mile long Great Race
The busy weekend kicked off with a downtown drone show celebrating Juneteenth and the arrival of the Great Race. Dahl called the event a success and credited cooperation among city, state and federal partners.
4 weeks ago
Registration for next school year in Springfield already underway
District 186 talks registration and supplies.
4 weeks ago
Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients — and the farmers who feed them
Changes to SNAP eligibility are cutting benefits for hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents and hurting small farmers who support them.
4 weeks ago
‘A home for hope’: Obama Presidential Center christened in grand opening ceremony
The project, under construction on Chicago’s southside since 2021, will open its doors to the public on Friday.
4 weeks ago
Sweet corn, stone fruit and strong opinions: What Instacart orders reveal about Illinois’ summer produce season
Instacart reports on how summer produce preferences in Illinois compare with the rest of the country.
4 weeks ago
Severe storm causes extensive damage to elementary school
As rain continued after the roof was damaged, water poured into the building.
4 weeks ago
Bus Stop is latest attempt for a downtown bar
The building at Fifth and Monroe was most recently Whiskey Jack's.
4 weeks ago
In the Shawnee: Alpha-gal syndrome poses threat to southern Illinoisans as tick population surges
The condition can trigger, among other things, severe allergic reactions to eating red meat.
4 weeks ago
‘No one can credibly investigate themselves’: Now-cleared ‘Broadview Six’ protesters request special prosecutor
DOJ commits to paying former defendants’ attorneys’ fees as case fallout continues.
4 weeks ago
US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud or face penalties
In its announcement, it cited problems in California, Illinois and New York — three states where Democrats are in control.
4 weeks ago
Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86
Dreesen is from Chicago.
4 weeks ago
Tropical storm remnants pound Gulf states with heavy rain after tornadoes hit the Midwest
The Midwest, meanwhile, was recovering from a strong line of storms that tore through parts of Illinois, Indiana and northern Kentucky on Wednesday.
