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4 weeks ago

American Cancer Society’s volunteer lobbyists

Tip: Have a personal story lawmakers will remember.

4 weeks ago

How much does assisted living cost in Illinois?

A Place for Mom reports on assisted living costs in Illinois and across the country.

4 weeks ago

Abuse was caught on camera at Choate Developmental Center. The prosecutor offered plea deals

Weeks later, he files a federal lawsuit to prevent cuts at the state-run facility.

4 weeks ago

Not ‘one more cent’: Chicago-area elected officials rally against Peoples Gas rate hike

City alderman and state lawmakers decried ‘outrageous’ shareholder profit rate and sought reforms to pipe retirement program.

4 weeks ago

Corn yields may be lower in 2026 thanks to rain, summer heat

Nice weather allowed for early planting, followed by rain and heat later on.

4 weeks ago

Program gives local high schoolers hands-on medical experience

Students from area high schools take part in two-day event at University of Illinois Springfield and UIC’s Springfield campus.

4 weeks ago

Springfield city council again hears from landlords

Cannabis grants and clean energy transition are also among subjects at council meeting.

4 weeks ago

Spine tingling book events coming to the library

Plenty of Halloween-themed events throughout the month of October at Lincoln Library.

4 weeks ago

Bailey winds down what could be his final campaign

Republican Darren Bailey says this could be his last campaign if he loses again.

4 weeks ago

Man dead after weekend crash in Springfield

Darren Polk, 62, died from injuries sustained in the crash.

4 weeks ago

Replacing Mendoza: Candidates vie to be state’s first new comptroller in a decade

Margaret Croke, Bryan Drew share different visions for office’s transparency, oversight.

4 weeks ago

Open house for prospective UIS students, families coming soon

The University of Illinois Springfield is hosting an open house for curious students interested in going to college.

4 weeks ago

Head Start preschools serve parents, too. Under Trump, advocates fear that will change

Last month, President Donald Trump’s administration proposed gutting Head Start regulations that spell out how programs must support families with financial, education or housing concerns.

4 weeks ago

Man found dead near Alma Mater Statue on U of I campus identified

Police said there is no threat to the campus community after the body was discovered early Monday morning.

4 weeks ago

Bailey hopes to keep Choate Mental Health Center open

Gov. Pritzker says Illinois should move away from state-owned developmental centers.

4 weeks ago

As early voting begins, officials seek to reassure public about election security, integrity

Mail balloting goes forward as normal after Trump’s failed attempt to federalize the process.

1 month ago

Springfield has nine public EV charging stations

Drivers will pay 26 cents / kWh.

1 month ago

Harlem Globetrotters to return to Springfield

It's part of the Globetrotters' new "Rivalry Tour."

1 month ago

Greater Springfield Chamber CEO talks Shoes, Brews, & Biz and more

After a weekend of fun here in Springfield, from car shows to a Cozy Dog eating contest. Where does Springfield go from here?

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