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5 days ago

Current, former members of Congress talk bipartisanship

Budzinski, LaHood discuss working across the aisle.

5 days ago

IL reparations commission wants your input

Chairman: The harms of the past resonate today; we hold up Sonya Massey as an example.

5 days ago

Sheriff: Tips suggested Brenda Bottoms’ remains might be in a well

"We have received information about the possible remains of an individual in a well, in a deserted well," said Crouch.

6 days ago

Illinois regulators propose expansion to self-exclusion program for compulsive gamblers

The changes could open new ways to self-ban through mail, online or through provider referrals.

6 days ago

Farmers face high input costs ahead of harvest season

Fertilizer, fuel and equipment expenses squeeze budgets before crops are sold.

6 days ago

Memorial, SIU quietly amass 60 acres on Springfield’s west side

SBJ's Ownbey: This is probably bigger than another Urgent Care.

6 days ago

Another chain restaurant on Springfield’s South Dirksen Parkway – Red Lobster – bites the dust

Not even the CEO's ties to Springfield can save the local Red Lobster.

7 days ago

A new name for banking in Springfield

Parent companies of Hickory Point, First Financial are combining.

1 week ago

State audit finds child protection agency made progress, but was still noncompliant with 2020 law

DCFS points to improvements in two-year period since 2022 audit.

1 week ago

‘Tenderloin Crawl’ celebrates Illinois pork

Anyone who has a pork tenderloin from at least eight of the eleven participating restaurants will get a T-shirt and a chance to win a $50 gift card.

1 week ago

A Cardboard Boat Regatta Sunday benefits the local Special Olympics Illinois region

Get your crafty minds ready and let's build a boat!

1 week ago

‘STOMP’ coming to UIS PAC to kick off 2027

"STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments."

1 week ago

Travelers flocked to the ‘Middle of Everything’ last year, generating over $88 billion in economic impact

The state welcomed 115 million visitors who spent over $50 billion.

1 week ago

Illinois Capitol renovations ‘a few months behind,’ set to wrap up this winter

Architect of the Capitol Andrea Aggertt says the project will be within the $350M budget.

1 week ago

Much work to do on police / community relations, says Springfield Black Lives Matter leader

Sunshine Clemons: SPD "transparency portal" must be improved.

1 week ago

Katin Houser throws 3 TD passes and runs for a score as Illinois beats UAB 42-23 in season opener

It was opening night for the Illini and their new 17,315-square-foot videoboard on the south side of Gies Memorial Stadium, billed the largest in college football.

1 week ago

Speaking out for, and against, new county hotel-motel tax

A county board claimed businesses "rolling up the sidewalks" and "vagrants" are being detrimental to the project.

1 week ago

Water main break floods Springfield bar hours before grand opening

The Bus Stop was set to open on Aug. 28.

1 week ago

Illinois receives 12th credit rating upgrade since Pritzker took office

S&P, Moody’s provide higher credit ratings following FY27 budget.

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