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3 weeks ago

‘One of America’s most beloved legacy brands’ is looking at locating in Springfield

HoneyBaked Ham is looking at opening more locations in a number of states, including Illinois.

3 weeks ago

‘More than just a road’: Illinois communities celebrate Route 66’s centennial (WITH PHOTOS)

Museums, diners and roadside attractions spruce up as the ‘Mother Road’ turns 100.

3 weeks ago

Remembering the fallen

One line-of-duty death is still one too many, says fire marshal spokesman.

3 weeks ago

Illinois earns top emergency preparedness ranking, jumping from middle to high performance tier

Illinois has earned a top-tier emergency preparedness ranking from Trust for America's Health, jumping from the middle performance category in 2025 to high performance in 2026.

3 weeks ago

New basketball court at Boys and Girls Clubs location means more than just play

Local officials cut a ribbon Monday on a new basketball court at the club location near 15th and Monroe.

3 weeks ago

“Rolling Laughs” hits the road this weekend

"Rolling Laughs" is the new mobile open mic venue!

3 weeks ago

As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure

Without SNAP benefits, recipients could lose spending power, hurting local businesses.

3 weeks ago

How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews

From taxes and community investment to water and energy depletion, data centers are a polarizing force.

3 weeks ago

Canvas is again a go at UIS

University advises everyone to still be vigilant.

3 weeks ago

D-186 hikes drivers ed fee 50 percent

Owen Marsh ribbon-cutting will be May 22.

3 weeks ago

Springfield police chief emphasizes wellness

A new gym, nutrition classes, and even yoga are part of it.

3 weeks ago

Shootout ends in suspect hospitalized, explosion near Peoria

During the incident, police said an explosion happened and a fire started in the unit the suspect was shooting from.

3 weeks ago

This kind of smoke alarm is not enough

A bill would outlaw the sale of detectors which do not have a sealed ten-year battery.

3 weeks ago

Goodbye, downtown Springfield parking meters

The parking meters being removed haven't had to be paid since 2020.

3 weeks ago

Free skin cancer screenings coming to Springfield

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but health experts say it is also one of the most preventable.

3 weeks ago

Buscher launches re-election campaign

Big Labor gives mayor big start toward re-election.

4 weeks ago

Ridgely Elementary students honored in Illinois State Fair postcard contest

Students at Ridgely Elementary School were recognized during a special assembly celebrating young artists selected in the annual Illinois State Fair Postcard Contest.

4 weeks ago

Judge: No early out for Grayson

Ex-cop who killed Sonya Massey will appeal.

4 weeks ago

IL House GOP continues to talk property taxes

Rep Ugaste: Mega project bill shows Gov. Pritzker, legislative Dems are starting to catch on.

4 weeks ago

UIUC postpones finals and assignments amid widespread Canvas cybersecurity breach

University among thousands affected as vendor investigates data exposure impacting student access to coursework.

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