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Vehicle maintenance must be a priority before road trippers hit the highways and backroads.

4 weeks ago

A guide to road trip vehicle maintenance

Follow these road trip maintenance checks to ensure that a vehicle is road-ready.

A “Credit Card Chaos” ad appears on a drivable billboard a few blocks from the Illinois Capitol during the legislature’s final stretch. The Illinois law that it targets suffered a pair of setbacks this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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Illinois’ ‘swipe fee’ law on the brink after another delay, adverse court ruling

Banks get upper hand in yearslong fight after federal rule changes, court interpretation.

Most public school students in Illinois will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones in school next year under legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker says he intends to sign. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

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Cell-phone ban, loosening foreign language requirements among education bills to pass

Lawmakers expand in-state tuition, amend child care licensing.

Mike Zimmers, who passed away in 2022.

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Springfield alternative education program to be renamed after Zimmers

It was announced that when the Douglas Alternative Program moves to Lawrence, it will be renamed the "J. Michael Zimmers Academy."

A data center is planned for the Christian County area.

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Christian County residents seek answers on 1,000 megawatt data center project

Developers estimate the project would bring 500 permanent jobs and generate $85 million in tax revenue.

4 weeks ago

Alumni continue to push back against Gies Memorial Stadium renaming

"The University of Illinois dedicated their proposed stadium as a memorial to the soldiers, sailors and marines of the state of Illinois," Reick said.

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Reaction to lawmakers’ inaction on downtown bill

Mayor hopes bill moves by year's end.

The Salvation Army building in Springfield on Clear Lake Ave.

4 weeks ago

Donut Day happens Friday, brings awareness to Salvation Army

A donut eating contest supporting the Salvation Army is scheduled for Friday, June 5.

Illinois currently has 18 members in the College Football Hall of Fame, including Dana Howard (2018) and Moe Gardner (2022).

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Illinois greats Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice on 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Former Fighting Illini stars could join 18 others already enshrined in the hall.

Military veteran with disability meeting with psychologist for therapy session, rehabilitation and PTSD symptoms healing. Therapist counseling soldier in wheelchair, listening, writing notes

4 weeks ago

Illinois veteran’s agency promotes PTSD awareness and treatment resources

Department releases public service announcements during PTSD Awareness Month to encourage veterans and others to seek help.

Man in a suit sits at a wooden desk in a formal government chamber, while colleagues chat in the background near an American flag.

4 weeks ago

McClure reviews legislative session

Rx bill is among his accomplishments.

FILE-A Springfield Fire truck.

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Downtown Springfield apartment fire under investigation

Authorities say they were able to keep the apartment fire from spreading.

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‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’ ramps up for teen drivers

According to AAA statistics, nearly one-third of all teen driving deaths in 2024 occurred between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Members of the Springfield NAACP and "The Outlet" speak to the District 186 School Board Monday night.

4 weeks ago

‘The Outlet’ to take over Springfield alternative expulsion program from NAACP

It's being described as a way to get expelled students back on a path to graduation.

4 weeks ago

UPDATE: Man dead after motorcycle versus truck accident in Springfield

An accident near downtown Springfield killed a 77-year-old man.

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