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5 hours ago
Stand-up comedy fundraiser this weekend helps support agency working with domestic violence victims
A stand-up comedy show will help the local domestic violence shelter and services they provide.
5 hours ago
Illinois College receives federal grant that could help students, graduates, area employers
The money will help students with career-readiness, among other related programs.
8 hours ago
Grant program could bring fresh food options to Downtown Springfield
Awards available for independent grocers, food co-ops and corner stores.
12 hours ago
Illinois refinery helping United lower emissions with sustainable aviation fuel
Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery celebrated by Pritzker, company leaders.
14 hours ago
Springfield Ward 8 Alderwoman Conley decides against another term
"...I have had some heavy situations in my personal life...."
14 hours ago
Business as usual at the Vatican as Pope Leo prepares to have surgery to remove a lung nodule
Leo revealed the discovery during his Sunday noon prayer and said he was following doctors' advice to remove the nodule “in the coming days.”
15 hours ago
Revenue down, demand rising for IL cannabis
A new law will expand access to both medical and recreational marijuana, says the IDFPR secretary.
16 hours ago
Springfield’s MacArthur Boulevard swaps Hiller for Midas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – There’s change to report in the auto repair business along MacArthur Blvd., according to…
1 day ago
2 Illinois State Police squad cars struck recently, one locally
A Williamsville woman was one of two people cited in the crashes.
1 day ago
Bears-Packers game features tributes to Mike Ditka on the field and in the stands
The Bears wore No. 89 stickers on the backs of their helmets Sunday.
1 day ago
Illinois makes a stop on Michigan State’s 2-point conversion attempt in OT, holds on for 38-37 win
Illinois quarterback Katin Houser, who threw for a touchdown pass and ran for a score against one of his former teams, was injured while making a tackle on an interception return in the third quarter.
1 day ago
Springfield freshman named top 300 junior innovator
Model trained to identify pneumonia in chest X-rays earns recognition in national science competition.
1 day ago
Court order temporarily shields some Illinois Catholic health care providers from assisted-suicide law
The order covers members of several religious health care associations, including the Illinois Catholic Health Association.
2 days ago
Memorial Health urges flu vaccinations ahead of peak season
Richie said getting vaccinated can help protect both the individual and those around them.
3 days ago
Mike Ditka tributes pour in from President Trump, former President Obama, Chicago and the NFL
The Pro Football Hall of Famer was remembered by the sports world and beyond for his impact on the game as both a player and a coach, and later as a TV analyst.
3 days ago
Illinois State Police conduct emergency preparedness exercise in Springfield
ISP said this exercise was designed to help protect and serve communities during emergency events.
3 days ago
Jacksonville man sentenced to federal prison for child porn possession
Daniel Brannan, 48, had more than 5,000 images and videos when he was arrested, said prosecutors.
3 days ago
Get your brick on: LEGO convention hits state fairgrounds
The Brick Convention runs Oct. 10-11.
3 days ago
Riverton man wanted for July video gaming terminal burglary at local bar
Troy Rathbone allegedly had a hand in breaking into Mama Lee's Sandbar on Mechanicsburg Road back in July.
3 days ago
Mobile comedy venue ‘Rolling Laughs’ rolls to success in first season
One more pop-up show this season, but plenty more appearances for Cassandra Simpson.
