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3 hours ago
‘Riverdance’ coming to UIS PAC next year
Riverdance has been entertaining audiences for 30 years now.
5 hours ago
UPDATE: Be a kid again: Owner of White Oaks Mall says ‘Toys R Us’ to open there in time for Christmas
Opening date unknown, expected to be in the next few weeks.
6 hours ago
October events: Spooky, full of history, and even horses
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — October is in the heart of “Spooky Season.” And while there are all kinds…
7 hours ago
Pritzker, on ‘This Week,’ talks AI and Midterms
Pritzker: AI can learn from itself, and that's dangerous.
8 hours ago
Reading proficiency remains a challenge for students across the country
The Nation’s Report Card shows that only 31% of fourth graders are at or above the proficient level.
12 hours ago
The rumors of the demise of Scheel’s Sports Park are greatly exaggerated, says tourism chief
Visits are ramping up, and will continue to do so, Dahl said.
12 hours ago
‘I Beg Your Parton’ fundraiser honors late country singer, and dogs
Saluting Dolly while helping get adoptable pets taken care of and in to new homes.
14 hours ago
Early voting starts Thursday in Illinois
Early voting in Sangamon County is at the election authority on 9th Street at the County Building on the first floor.
14 hours ago
Lesko: DUI mentioned in ad was 22 years ago, and it changed my life
Lesko says ad produced by state Democrats was 'vicious.'
1 day ago
Collin Dixon catches two more TD passes, Illinois beats Southern Illinois 48-10
Dixon caught eight passes for 131 yards for the Illini (2-1), who opened the season with three home games.
1 day ago
International teachers find their place in Central Illinois classrooms
Educators from Guyana and Ghana share their cultures while building bonds with students.
2 days ago
Go take a walk, or a hike, or a bike ride, or a wheelchair ride for Memorial Health this October
3.25 miles a day of walking X 31 days in October = 100 miles.
2 days ago
Illinois EPA releases ‘Comprehensive Climate Action Plan’ to reach ‘net zero’ emissions
Report calls for new investments and regulations touching nearly all sectors of the state’s economy.
3 days ago
Nehemiah Expansion breaks ground on 45 new homes on Springfield’s east side
Organization aims to address affordable housing shortage.
3 days ago
IDNR improving rules for nuisance deer hunting permits
Department met with JCAR members to discuss concerns.
3 days ago
Trucking group: No relief in sight for high diesel prices
Will there be any change to the good coming to diesel prices? Maybe not.
3 days ago
Memorial Health to host prostate cancer screenings and men’s health event
It's an all-encompassing men's health event.
3 days ago
Former Lincoln College campus to be offered through $1 lease program
A new owner is inviting nonprofits and businesses to expand in Lincoln, with agreements tied to job creation and investment.
3 days ago
Women’s Professional Baseball League makes history in Springfield
Fans celebrate the first-ever championship series for the Women’s Professional Baseball League.
