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7 days ago

Springfield to hold meeting on Iles Avenue widening project

Anyone interested is invited to attend.

7 days ago

Advocate: District 186 should get on board the federal education tax credit

"It entails the state opting in, which is a big if."

7 days ago

Alderman impatient over Springfield animal control

The contract with Sangamon County expired almost eight months ago.

7 days ago

Union leader says for police mental health, a human counselor is better than a computer program

Amerson says the software promises a quick fix to a complicated problem.

1 week ago

Nobel Prize-winning technology being studied at University of Illinois

“Optogenetics is a light switch for a cell,” said Kai Zhang, a professor in the U of I’s biochemistry department.

1 week ago

Central Illinois students learn lawmaking at Sen. McClure youth program

Students participated in mock committee hearing.

1 week ago

Aidan Laughery, Collin Dixon score TDs as Illinois beats Oregon 21-10

It was the Ducks’ first road loss in Big Ten play since they joined the conference in 2024.

1 week ago

Memorial Health dietitian highlights importance of blood sugar management

Zeff encourages people to schedule regular medical appointments and get their blood sugar tested, particularly those with a family history of diabetes.

Slot machines light up the front window of a bar in Golconda, Illinois. (Credit: Julia Rendleman for Capitol News Illinois)

1 week ago

Illinois regulators move to bring video gambling under self-exclusion program

The state’s extensive network of video gambling terminals is one of the largest gaps in the program.

State Sen. Terri Bryant speaks Wednesday during a hearing in Du Quoin held by the Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability regarding the proposed closure of the Du Quoin Impact Program. (Southern Illinois Source photo by Geoff Ritter)

1 week ago

Proposed closing of 4 low-level prison facilities draws sharp rebuke in Du Quoin

Questions surround plan to close Du Quoin Impact Program, three other facilities.

1 week ago

Bill aims to study how self-driving vehicles can be integrated into Illinois transit

The pilot program would help determine the future of autonomous vehicles in Illinois, including in Sangamon County.

David Mirkovic, Fighting Illini Player

1 week ago

Michigan State’s Fears, Florida’s Haugh headline Associated Press preseason All-America team

Fears received 57 votes from a 58-person media panel on the team released Wednesday and Haugh earned 56. Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (43 votes), Illinois forward David Mirkovic (24) and Arizona big man Motiejus Krivas (17) rounded out the team.

1 week ago

State higher ed numbers up slightly

Pritzker says Trump administration is intentionally trying to destabilize colleges.

1 week ago

Bailey says he will keep Logan Correctional Center open if elected governor

Pritzker administration plans to build a new women’s prison in the Chicago suburbs.

Steve Nardulli, chair, Sangamon County Mental Health Board

1 week ago

Sangamon Co Mental Health Board is off and … walking

Chairman: "We need to understand the journey (Sonya Massey) went through before she got to the point of the confrontation with her murderer."

1 week ago

New name honors District 186’s Mike Zimmers

The alternative education program is for middle- and high-school students who have been expelled or who are assigned there via IEP.

1 week ago

Candidate for IL Secretary of State says she’s concerned about opponent’s double campaign, DMV fees, seniors driving

Harris: If elected, I'd be committed to the job for the full term.

2 weeks ago

Mini O’Beirne is on the move

The land has been donated; now comes a campaign to build on it.

Washington D.C., United States - 12 July 2026: Close-up of AARP homepage on a smartphone.

2 weeks ago

Illinois designated an AARP age-friendly state

Announcement comes after launch of EngAging Illinois.

Shane Briggs reads to students at Southern View Elementary School in Springfield District 186.

2 weeks ago

Reading program returns for fourth year at Springfield schools

About 100 men volunteer across the district to read to first and third graders.

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