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Baskin Robbins Rebuilding on South MacArthur
SPRINGFIELD, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Baskin Robbins announced in a Facebook post Friday construction is underway on a new…
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Work stoppage halts ECHL, Bloomington Bison games
A strike notice was served earlier this week.
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Springfield resident arrested on drug, gun charges
Drugs, a gun, and cash allegedly found in the suspect's home.
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Republicans praise Davis on transportation center help; Davis says effort was bipartisan
Davis: "Extreme bipartisan support" is what made the project happen.
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Restaurants announced for Legends Entertainment Complex
Construction on the complex continues.
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New Illinois laws bring major changes for workers, consumers, and businesses in 2026
From AI in hiring to healthcare coverage, new laws impact workers, consumers, and businesses.
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Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot
The prize followed 46 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers.
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Health experts urge vaccination and staying home when sick as flu activity increases
“We notice nationwide that when there’s viral activity on the coasts, it will eventually find its way into every part of the area, which includes Central Illinois.”
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ISP shares safety tips as vehicle hijackings remain a threat
"A car can be replaced. Your life cannot," Billingsley said.
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Kwanzaa brings communities together
African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce optimistic about small business outlook next year
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, small businesses employ nearly half the entire American workforce.
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Harristown receives $1 million to replace aging water lines
Work will begin likely next year.
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There’s more than one data center planned for the region
A data center project could be taken up by officials in Logan County in January -- same as the proposed CyrusOne project in Sangamon County.
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Springfield man accused of having child porn
Daniel Davis, 48, remained jailed as of Wednesday afternoon.
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Crime of the Week: Help identify suspect in weekend arson
$25K in damage done to Carter's Fish Market.
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Powerball jackpot reaches $1.7 billion for Wednesday drawing
Illinois players celebrate big wins while eyeing record-breaking holiday prize.
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Santa’s elves make Christmas special for patients of HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital
'Santa's Workshop' is made possible through toy drives and Springfield's McGraw family.
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More signings of beams for Sangamon County transit center
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Another beam that will hold the new Sangamon County Transit Center in place has…
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Bears, Patriots, Jaguars clinch playoff berths in stunning first-year coaching turnarounds
The disappointing 2024 season led to coaching changes that have paid immediate dividends, with the Bears, Patriots and Jaguars all clinching playoff berths this week in the first year of the new regimes.
