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Curt Oldfield will be the next president of Lincoln Land Community College.

3 days ago

New president selected for Lincoln Land Community College

Curt Oldfield is current president of Spoon River College, and will replace Charlotte Warren at Lincoln Land Community College.

Ald. Shawn Gregory

3 days ago

Ald. Gregory calls Ald. Carlson a “clown” and a “racist”

Ald. Gregory says Blacks are left out as council gives Growth Alliance $250K.

3 days ago

Giannoulias launches e-bike safety awareness campaign, calls for legislative action regulating high-speed vehicles

The Democrat said the micromobility industry is booming, but the number of crashes and tragedies is also rising.

3 days ago

Coldest Februarys in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Februarys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

Residents attend the Feb.3 Moweaqua Village Board Meeting.

3 days ago

Residents voice concerns as Moweaqua examines village overtime costs

"The way the ordinance reads, and the system are not matching," Chairman Beth Hayden said.

4 days ago

Diane Rutledge has passed away

Ex-District 186 superintendent was named First Citizen three months ago.

Larry Bell is charged with Attempted Murder for allegedly shooting a Peoria County Sheriff's Deputy.

4 days ago

Deputy hospitalized after shooting in Peoria identified, suspect arrested

Larry Bell, 51, allegedly shot Deputy Jack Evans.

Matthew Crowder and Michael Gonzales

4 days ago

Two arrested after shooting in Taylorville

Shooting and standoff with Taylorville Police happened early Monday.

Pamela Franks is a home child care provider in Springfield who relies on money from federal child care and family services programs that are under threat from the Trump administration. (photo submitted by SEIU Healthcare Illinois via Capitol News Illinois)

4 days ago

Child care funding freeze could worsen shortage in Illinois, providers say

Illinois already has too few providers and many rely on funding from federal programs.

4 days ago

District 186 prepares to ‘displace’ teachers

"Nobody's losing their job," says Gill.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Jerry Nowicki)

4 days ago

Pritzker drops $5M to boost Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in Senate race

Krishnamoorthi gives $33,000 to immigrant advocacy groups after receiving controversial donation.

Democratic comptroller candidates Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, and Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago. (Illustration and photos by Capitol News Illinois)

4 days ago

Election ’26: 4 Democrats seeking to replace Mendoza as Illinois comptroller

Candidates offer various approaches to job with some pledging bold legislative agenda.

The American Civil Liberties Union found that 1 in 4 people nationwide traveled to Illinois for abortion care.

4 days ago

Thousands travel to Illinois for abortion care, advocates say access still limited

The American Civil Liberties Union found that 1 in 4 people nationwide traveled to Illinois for abortion care.

Heart health and alcohol

4 days ago

American Heart Month highlights effects of alcohol on heart health

Heart disease remains the number one killer in the United States.

4 days ago

Celebrating the new superintendent

District 186 appoints Jordan by unanimous vote.

Newspapers, photographs, a phone book, and other items were in a time capsule buried in 1976, opened Monday on the occasion of the Lincoln Library's 140th birthday.

5 days ago

Lincoln Library celebrates its 140th birthday

Cake, history, and a time capsule from 1976 will be opened, all to celebrate the 140th birthday of the Springfield Public Library.

5 days ago

The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will be coming up soon

Get your applications in soon so you can reserve your spot.

FILE - Newly acquired Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami, right, poses with Chicago White Sox executive vice president/ general manager Chris Getz, left, at Rate Field during a press conference Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

5 days ago

White Sox are counting on Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to add pop to their lineup

Chicago expects Murakami, who turns 26 on Monday, to deliver in a big way after signing a $34 million, two-year contract in late December.

5 days ago

Cavs acquire Ellis and Schroder in 3-team trade with Kings and Bulls, AP source says

A person familiar with the trade said Saturday night that the Chicago Bulls will get forward Dario Saric from Sacramento along with two second-round picks.

FILE - Boston Red Sox's Jordan Hicks reacts after striking out Houston Astros' Carlos Correa in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Aug. 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper, File)

5 days ago

White Sox acquire right-hander Jordan Hicks from Boston for prospect Gage Ziehl

“He’s got a chance to really impact our starting rotation this year,” Getz said.

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