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Dr. Charlotte Warren has announced her pending retirement as president of Lincoln Land Community College.

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Lincoln Land Community College president to retire

Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. will serve until June, 2026

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State touts consecutive months of metro area job gains, including in Springfield

The Springfield area has seen 21 consecutive months of job growth, according to the state.

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Illinois launches streamlined college admissions to boost in-state enrollment

The program eliminates traditional barriers such as lengthy applications and costly fees, which can range from $30 to over $200.

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions from the news media at the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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Pritzker signs law expanding lawsuit protections for Illinois news media

Measure was spurred by former official’s lawsuit against Chicago Sun-Times.

FILE - Drivers pass the start line after a caution during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Feb. 16, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

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NASCAR’s 2026 schedule shake-up: New street race, Chicagoland’s return, and more

NASCAR will go back to the Chicagoland Raceway after a few years of a street race in downtown Chicago.

FILE - Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

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Northwestern reaches settlement with football coach who was fired amid hazing scandal

Fitzgerald denied wrongdoing and sued for $130 million.

A 2023 storm caused extensive home damage in parts of Springfield, including trees falling on homes. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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Insurance industry opposes regulation, blames inflation, climate change for rate hikes

Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s 27% homeowners rate hike.

District 186 headquarters sign

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A dozen internal possibilities to succeed Gill as D-186 superintendent

At least twelve district employees hold a superintendent's endorsement.

Springfield resident Bob Croteau, in blue, stands near Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) at a news conference at the AFL-CIO headquarters in downtown Springfield. Crouteau was one of a number of AFSCME union members who surrounded the Congresswoman.

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Budzinski: Even union members are feeling pain from ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Budzinski: Don't like the bill? Vote in the 2026 midterm elections.

Jahsen Thomas was convicted for an April, 2021 murder.

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Springfield man convicted of 2021 murder

Jahsen Thomas shot Courtney Smith, 37, multiple times in April of 2021.

Glenwood High School in Chatham

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Glenwood ranks as top high school in Springfield area

That mark places the school in the top 6% of all high schools statewide.

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Today’s the day to save $ on gasoline

Circle K offers Inner Circle members 40-cent break.

Shane Woods

3 weeks ago

Ex-Jan. 6 defendant sentenced in wrong-way fatal

Shane Woods killed one, injured three in I-55 crash.

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UPDATE: Help is available in search for new D-186 superintendent as Gill retires

"I feel good about the pool of candidates that we will bring to Springfield," said IASB's Carmen Ayala.

Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, is pictured on the Senate floor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

3 weeks ago

Senate President Harmon appeals $10M fine for improper campaign contributions

Election board likely to rule next month on Harmon’s argument.

The new Route 66 donut sign was the subject of a ribbon-cutting Wednesday outside Mel-o-Cream on 6th Street.

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Get your kicks with donuts on Route 66

New donut-themed Route 66 sign debuts outside Mel-o-Cream on Sixth.

police lights

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Law enforcement employees arrested, accused of assault in weekend bar fight

Two are Macoupin County deputies, while the third is a Bunker Hill Police officer.

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UPDATED Crime of the Week: Help still needed solving Monday homicide, as victim is identified

Police need your help identifying potential suspects or vehicles used.

Kevin Horve

3 weeks ago

Decatur man accused of sexual assault, creating child porn with A.I.

Kevin Horve, 45, was arrested originally in June, with more charges recently being added.

3 weeks ago

One shot, one arrested, Saturday night in Springfield

One man was taken to the hospital, while another was taken into custody Saturday night.

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