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6 days ago

Prairie Farms recalls fat free milk over cleaning agent concern

The milk was sold in parts of Illinois and Wisconsin, but not likely in Springfield.

6 days ago

Former Ameren owner settles with Illinois Attorney General on 10-year-old price-fixing allegations

One-time credits on Ameren power bills to be made this month.

6 days ago

WICS Meteorologist promoted to mornings

The change comes as another meteorologist leaves the station.

6 days ago

Trump cuts could shrink Illinois economy by $10B: report

Cuts target Medicaid, infrastructure and all levels of education.

6 days ago

Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January

The ICC approved a $73 million rate increase for the utility.

6 days ago

Three rescued from central Springfield apartment fire

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

6 days ago

Pritzker signs bill increasing weight limit for electric, hydrogen trucks

Some argue this law would put an unfair burden on downstate counties that have more roads and bridges.

6 days ago

Ameren reminding customers to stay vigilant for scams around the holidays

Helm said the easiest way to spot a scam is by the urgency with which they need money or personal information.

6 days ago

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect Monday, as Saturday’s snow sets record

Maybe a couple more inches of snow Monday.

7 days ago

An election in which second choice could be OK

UI prof has studied "ranked choice voting."

7 days ago

Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after snowstorm

About 300 flights into and out of O’Hare had been canceled by early evening, while about 1,600 had been delayed, according to the tracking site FlightAware.

7 days ago

Here are holiday events around the Springfield area

Here are ways you can celebrate the holidays in the Springfield, IL area!

7 days ago

LLCC Band and Choir to perform fall concerts

Additional concerts also planned for the holidays.

7 days ago

Illinois College to present Christmas on the Hilltop

This year’s program is entitled “Winter With You.”

1 week ago

UPDATE: Up to ten inches of snow fell in parts of Springfield area Saturday

More than 8.5 inches in Springfield, 10 inches in Jacksonville.

1 week ago

Northwestern to pay $75 million in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding

During negotiations, interim university president Henry Bienen said Northwestern refused to cede control over hiring, admissions, or its curriculum. "I would not have signed this agreement without provisions ensuring that is the case," he said.

1 week ago

Winter storms bring snow, freezing rain and cold as Thanksgiving travelers journey home

Snow-covered roads and slow travel were reported across Iowa and northern Illinois and Indiana.

1 week ago

Memorial Health Foundation gives back to the community

Springfield Memorial Foundation is taking donations of money, and time to help them become better.

1 week ago

UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning continues; cities, Sangamon County declare emergencies

Ten inches or more of snow could fall in some parts of the Springfield area.

1 week ago

Sangamon County Sheriff provides easier access to public information

Stay up to date from the Sangamon County's Sheriff Department with their new, free app.

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