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6 days ago
Sangamon County to attempt BOS Center expansion regardless of what the state does
Plans stalled in the legislature, so Sangamon County proposes a three percent countywide hotel-motel tax.
6 days ago
Women’s baseball league board member goes public with concerns about company’s finances
The WPBL said Monday that it had provided complete information while participating fully in Kim's request for books and records.
7 days ago
Storm-damaged Lincoln Homestead State Park seeks funds for tree replanting
Park staff have made strong progress restoring buildings, roads and trails, but funding is still needed for forest restoration.
7 days ago
Ex-paramedic appears in court prior to murder trial
Peggy Finley returned to court ahead of her trial for the first-degree murder of Earl Moore Jr.
1 week ago
Group formed after Massey Commission’s completion reacts to Sean Grayson’s death
"Sonya Massey should still be here."
1 week ago
Driver killed in 2 vehicle crash in Clinton identified
The coroner said that autopsy results showed Cowser died from blunt force trauma.
1 week ago
Last day of Illinois State Fair brought families together
Whether it was the prizes, concerts or food that brought families out to the fair, many said they are taking home unforgettable memories.
1 week ago
Meet the ‘DOGtors’ bringing comfort to Springfield Memorial Hospital
The Springfield Memorial Foundation helped pay for the program's certification expenses.
1 week ago
Proposal: Free admission for D-186 students to school sports
Rationale: Kids should not have to play / perform before empty stands.
1 week ago
Durbin: Changes in SNAP as part of Farm Bill aren’t acceptable as is
Democrats wanted more time before SNAP changes took effect, said Durbin.
1 week ago
Kidzeum awarded nearly $150,000 grant for new STEAM center
Before the Kidzeum applied for the grant, they had researchers visit the space and determine where there was potential for growth.
1 week ago
UPDATE: Sean Grayson has died
Sonya Massey's killer, with advanced-stage cancer, was recently denied early release,
1 week ago
The importance, and emotion, of organ donation
Officials say even if you may not think you can donate an organ, register anyway.
1 week ago
It’s a big one! The iconic Springfield Cozy Dog is now a permanent part of the Illinois State Fairgrounds
Visitors to Springfield will be able to see the "big dog" year-round.
1 week ago
Bruce Bagg, former WTAX morning host and news reporter, dies at 88
Bruce Bagg spent at least 15 years with WTAX before taking the helm at the Illinois Information Service.
1 week ago
Transportation overhaul taking shape with toll increase, new board appointees
Toll hike part of deal with labor leaders to boost public transportation funding in Chicago. .
1 week ago
Parkland College partners with UIS on new transfer program
"It's for students who are interested in transferring after attending Parkland," said Parkland's Dean of Enrollment, Kristin Smigielski.
1 week ago
Springfield teen arrested after hit-and-run, lying to police
Simmons pleaded not guilty during a preliminary hearing, and asked for a trial by jury.
1 week ago
Ball-Chatham School District addresses 2 safety incidents at Glenwood schools
"We are grateful to the students who spoke up today," wrote Lamon.
1 week ago
New landscape waste deal for Springfield
Waste Management has secured a three-year, $4 million contract,
