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10 hours ago
Proposal: Harsher penalties for dogfighting in Springfield
A recent arrest inspires a new ordinance in Springfield.
10 hours ago
Woman charged with hiding elderly Springfield woman’s death
Gena English-Wheat, 59, charged with Concealment of Death.
11 hours ago
Thrive: A book for the community, by the community
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) published a book to for the benefit of…
11 hours ago
Mom: Keep abuser away from my kid
She says Taylorville schools did not effectively protect her daughter.
12 hours ago
Comptroller Susana Mendoza endorses Holly Kim to be her successor
Pritzker is appearing in ads supporting Rep. Margaret Croke in the primary.
12 hours ago
Even amid partial DHS shutdown, Illinois remains on edge over ICE coming back
State lawmakers, Chicago officials consider options against immigration officials.
12 hours ago
High schoolers flood state Capitol to advocate for drug abuse prevention bills
Proposals include regulating kratom, lowering the legal blood-alcohol content for driving to 0.05.
12 hours ago
Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol through 2028, with a club option for 2029
The deal includes a club option for 2029, the club said.
13 hours ago
It’s an OPS world in today’s major leagues with batting average in the background
The significance of batting average has been in decline for years, replaced by on-base percentage and slugging percentage, along with the OPS metric that combines the two.
15 hours ago
Proposal could line the NEST for new moms
Medicaid-edligible mothers would get $4,500 if IL copies MI program.
16 hours ago
Horace Mann increases quarterly shareholder dividend
This represents an indicated annual dividend of $1.44 per share payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2026.
17 hours ago
New mayor appointed in Moweaqua after former mayor resigns amid budget controversy
During a special meeting Saturday, Angela Locke was appointed acting mayor by the board.
17 hours ago
New vending machine offers lifesaving overdose prevention supplies in Taylorville
The vending machine offers Narcan and fentanyl test strips for free, along with other public health and safety items, most of which are free, according to the health department.
18 hours ago
Springfield Police launch Blue Envelope Program to help drivers with Autism
The program is designed to foster positive interactions between police and people on the autism spectrum.
3 days ago
Judge orders release of dozens of immigrants detained illegally by ICE in Chicago
Cases where arrests came using blank warrants remain under review by appeals court.
3 days ago
Feel the love for downtown Springfield
Community cheerleaders want to grow business and residences downtown.
3 days ago
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is showing a new film
A film about an escaped slave who made a very big name for himself, titled 'Unsinkable Freedom", is now playing at the ALPLM
4 days ago
Chicago man accused of killing girlfriend’s mother in Indonesia pleads not guilty to U.S. charges
The case became known as the Bali “suitcase murder” because von Wiese-Mack's battered body was discovered crammed in a suitcase in the trunk of a taxi at an upscale resort.
4 days ago
Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services
Family members wiped away tears as the casket was brought into the stately brick building.
4 days ago
AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship
AIPAC, which was founded decades ago to lobby for U.S. support for Israel, has reserved at least $1.9 million in advertisements through its super PAC in the race to replace Rep. Danny Davis, a veteran politician who is retiring.
