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Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to Washington Park this weekend

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — More than 2,000 illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will be on display at Washington Park this weekend…

3 weeks ago

Sangamon County Board wants more discussion before changing meeting dates

Members and residents don't like the conflict between the two meetings.

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Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years

Beyond the memo from its chief executives, Netflix declined to comment further about Wednesday's cuts.

3 weeks ago

Domestic battery investigation leads to discovery of drugs, guns near Rochester

Sheriff: 18 guns, cannabis, drug equipment discovered.

3 weeks ago

Three weeks out, Pritzker and Bailey debate

Tuesday's debate was the only one Pritzker and Bailey will have.

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Springfield city council: Cop car clash

Ald. Notariano wants to fund a mental health program.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Man arrested following fatal weekend crash in Springfield

Sean Clark, 21, Athens, died from multiple blunt force injuries.

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SMTD to buy property, build facility for additional bus stops

The need for more physical bus shelters is there, says Schoeffel.

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Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed

The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.

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Pritzker joins Governors’ group seeking more say in regional power grid decisions

The new PJM Governors’ Collaborative will push for lower electricity costs and a more reliable grid, the governor’s office said.

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‘Abe’s Haunted Hollow’ coming to ALPLM

Free Halloween fun and frights on Oct. 24.

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Illinois laws lifting up Native Americans

Human remains protection, cultural graduation attire and Native American history curriculum.

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Restaurant Meals Program now includes 50 restaurants serving eligible SNAP recipients

IDHS wants to continue to expand the program and eventually wants to be able to provide prepared meals to customers in every county.

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Kroger to layoff 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years as it leans into artificial intelligence

Kroger last month outlined its AI strategy, meant “to improve the customer experience, make work easier for associates and produce better business outcomes.”

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Stand-up comedy fundraiser this weekend helps support agency working with domestic violence victims

A stand-up comedy show will help the local domestic violence shelter and services they provide.

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Illinois College receives federal grant that could help students, graduates, area employers

The money will help students with career-readiness, among other related programs.

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Grant program could bring fresh food options to Downtown Springfield

Awards available for independent grocers, food co-ops and corner stores.

3 weeks ago

Illinois refinery helping United lower emissions with sustainable aviation fuel

Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery celebrated by Pritzker, company leaders.

3 weeks ago

Springfield Ward 8 Alderwoman Conley decides against another term

"...I have had some heavy situations in my personal life...."

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