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2 weeks ago
County Board Chair says City Council is wasting time debating how much say they have on proposed BOS Center expansion
Van Meter says there have been too many negative commenters on the project, and not enough positive ones.
2 weeks ago
Ziggy Marley to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand August 18
Grammy-winning reggae artist brings decades of music, positivity, and humanitarian work to Springfield.
3 weeks ago
$1.3M botanical garden dome reopens in Springfield’s Washington Park
A $1.3 million project renovated the Conservatory Dome.
3 weeks ago
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.
3 weeks ago
Cardinals manager Marmol buys tickets for fans to continue shirtless revelry at Busch Stadium
“Last night’s atmosphere was electric. Let’s run it back this weekend,” Marmol said in a social media post. “I’ll buy tickets for fans who want to sit in the right field Loge and bring the energy.”
3 weeks ago
Downtown Springfield filled with celebration during PrideFest 2026
“It brings a gathering place to the community,” Geist said. “Sometimes in smaller areas, it can be hard to see all the pride around here, but having a festival for it, it’s just one big gathering place.”
3 weeks ago
Central Illinois shoppers feeling the pinch of rising costs
"There's no way around it, and it just seems like it's just going up and up and up," Garecht said.
3 weeks ago
STARSHIP to perform at Springfield Route 66 event
"We Built This City" for a Route 66 celebration.
3 weeks ago
Hottest Mays in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Mays in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
3 weeks ago
‘One of America’s most beloved legacy brands’ is looking at locating in Springfield
HoneyBaked Ham is looking at opening more locations in a number of states, including Illinois.
3 weeks ago
Big House Ballgame at Old Joliet Prison kicks off Route 66 festivities
The Joliet Slammers played the Gateway Grizzlies before fans celebrating Illinois and Hollywood history.
3 weeks ago
Illinois earns top emergency preparedness ranking, jumping from middle to high performance tier
Illinois has earned a top-tier emergency preparedness ranking from Trust for America's Health, jumping from the middle performance category in 2025 to high performance in 2026.
4 weeks ago
New basketball court at Boys and Girls Clubs location means more than just play
Local officials cut a ribbon Monday on a new basketball court at the club location near 15th and Monroe.
4 weeks ago
Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health
Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.
4 weeks ago
Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.
