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2 weeks ago

The Lincoln Library is celebrating ‘Teentober’ this month

This month teens can get a Teen Book Box, with personalized recommendations and extra goodies to keep!

2 weeks ago

Illinois Football ranked #25 in USA Today Coaches Poll

Illini fall just outside AP Top 25 but remain nationally ranked heading into bye week.

2 weeks ago

Gas prices decline in Illinois last week

Gas prices in Springfield are, mostly, lower than the state average.

2 weeks ago

Meet Fiona — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

A "darling blue senior beauty"!

2 weeks ago

Meet Chris — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Adoption fees are being discounted for a limited time.

2 weeks ago

Veto session preview: Federal issues top of mind as lawmakers seek transit, energy solutions

Bill to help Bears move to Arlington Heights still not a priority for lawmakers

2 weeks ago

Illinois’ budget on track for deficit as new federal policies create challenges

State spending likely to increase significantly in coming years as Medicaid, SNAP requirements set in.

2 weeks ago

Call for Indigenous Peoples Day in Springfield

By any name, Monday is not a city holiday.

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1 dead, 3 hospitalized after Shelby Co. crash

A car with four people in it ran off the road and overturned.

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Springfield’s unemployment rate is lower than the national average

The Springfield metropolitan area has added around 1,500 more jobs than this time last year.

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Candlelight vigil planned for juveniles killed in Taylorville crash

Organizers said they worked with Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry to plan the vigil.

2 weeks ago

Inability to get runners on base in Game 5 leads to Cubs’ exit from postseason

“We just didn’t do much,” manager Craig Counsell said after a 3-1 loss to Milwaukee in the winner-take-all Game 5 of their NLDS on Saturday.

2 weeks ago

Blackhawks highlight their rich history before the home opener for their centennial season

“I think for us to be able to celebrate a 100th year and really see the history of this franchise, it's humbling in a lot of ways.”

2 weeks ago

Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now

Perry said she found no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois during Trump’s immigration crackdown.

2 weeks ago

House exploded Friday in Jacksonville

Two people taken from the home were taken to a Springfield hospital.

2 weeks ago

Memorial Behavioral Health on National ADHD Awareness Month

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most commonly diagnosed disorders in children. 

2 weeks ago

Illinois State Reps. host holiday drive for children in Sangamon Co.

Donate toys any time between now until December 20th.

2 weeks ago

Coroner: Two adults and child died in triple homicide

The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office and the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office have released new information.

2 weeks ago

Shooting under investigation

Victim is a 16-year-old girl.

2 weeks ago

LLCC’s ‘Haunted Lab’ returns October 24

Costumes are welcome, and popcorn will be available for added festive fun.

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