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3 weeks ago

Cocktails-to-go, new state agency among laws taking effect July 1

14 new laws will begin with new fiscal year.

3 weeks ago

Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces

“You’re happy winter’s gone, you’re ready to enjoy the summer, you’ve just been aching for it,” Elrod said. “And so, I think we slip into kind of a position where we think it’s got to be OK.”

3 weeks ago

Small business is about people helping people

Local Chamber president Mike Murphy says it means jobs for our community.

3 weeks ago

Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

Comcast is the primary cable television provider in Springfield, IL.

3 weeks ago

Domestic violence fatality numbers trend down

Numbers go up and down, but ICADV leader says the effects are "enduring and widespread."

3 weeks ago

Taxpayer group says facts show real data center story

Water, electricity, noise minimal, says advocate, who adds, "We call balls and strikers."

3 weeks ago

Former Springfield Clinic leader moves to Memorial

Jen Boyer was acting CEO of Springfield Clinic for a time.

3 weeks ago

Semi driver injured after crash near Williamsville

The semi struck a concrete barrier and caught fire.

3 weeks ago

Bill increasing fine for drivers ignoring school bus safety arms awaits Pritzker’s signature

This plan would create a uniform $300 fine for the first offense and $1,000 for a second or subsequent violation.

3 weeks ago

New Illinois law bans unnecessary fees for IDOC mail

The law states committed people and their correspondents can not be charged any fee for mail and scanning services exceeding the standard postage rate.

3 weeks ago

What happened to Illinois’ plug-in solar bill and does it have a future here?

Sponsor says the measure will come up again in fall veto session.

3 weeks ago

Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets

Suit seeks to block new taxes and licensing requirements set for July 1.

3 weeks ago

A growing community of recovering gamblers lifts each other up as formal resources lag

How a podcast and 12-step network are doing the work the state can’t, and where it falls short.

3 weeks ago

New downtown partnership aims to grow Springfield’s pinball scene

"I'm not much of a toe-dipping guy," Nickell said. "If I like something, I tend to just jump right in."

4 weeks ago

Springfield victim’s next of kin located

Authorities appealed to the public after they were unable to find Michael Satterfield's relatives.

4 weeks ago

Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom

State plans to hire hundreds of employees to meet federal requirements.

4 weeks ago

Attorney General Raoul hopes to recoup $10M in new budget

An unwelcome 3am surprise is just an example of how the legislature works.

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