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57 minutes ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying boat burglar
Man caused damage to a boat at East Side Marine.
1 hour ago
Chicago Catholics rally for prayer in Pope Leo’s hometown after his lung cancer diagnosis
Catholics in Chicago and around the world met the news of Leo's lung cancer diagnosis with shock, concern and support for the 71-year-old.
5 hours ago
Fire training for Springfield Fire will lead to a new building for a new UIS program
Firefighters get training, while UIS saves on demolition ahead of a new building going up.
21 hours ago
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to Washington Park this weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — More than 2,000 illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will be on display at Washington Park this weekend…
21 hours ago
Sangamon County Board wants more discussion before changing meeting dates
Members and residents don't like the conflict between the two meetings.
21 hours ago
Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years
Beyond the memo from its chief executives, Netflix declined to comment further about Wednesday's cuts.
24 hours ago
Domestic battery investigation leads to discovery of drugs, guns near Rochester
Sheriff: 18 guns, cannabis, drug equipment discovered.
1 day ago
Three weeks out, Pritzker and Bailey debate
Tuesday's debate was the only one Pritzker and Bailey will have.
1 day ago
Springfield city council: Cop car clash
Ald. Notariano wants to fund a mental health program.
2 days ago
UPDATE: Man arrested following fatal weekend crash in Springfield
Sean Clark, 21, Athens, died from multiple blunt force injuries.
2 days ago
Illinois’ community college will once again try to ‘Feed the Need’
It's time to feed the need.
2 days ago
SMTD to buy property, build facility for additional bus stops
The need for more physical bus shelters is there, says Schoeffel.
2 days ago
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
2 days ago
Pritzker joins Governors’ group seeking more say in regional power grid decisions
The new PJM Governors’ Collaborative will push for lower electricity costs and a more reliable grid, the governor’s office said.
2 days ago
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Illinois laws lifting up Native Americans
Human remains protection, cultural graduation attire and Native American history curriculum.
2 days ago
Restaurant Meals Program now includes 50 restaurants serving eligible SNAP recipients
IDHS wants to continue to expand the program and eventually wants to be able to provide prepared meals to customers in every county.
2 days ago
Kroger to layoff 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years as it leans into artificial intelligence
Kroger last month outlined its AI strategy, meant “to improve the customer experience, make work easier for associates and produce better business outcomes.”
3 days ago
Stand-up comedy fundraiser this weekend helps support agency working with domestic violence victims
A stand-up comedy show will help the local domestic violence shelter and services they provide.
