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3 weeks ago
Springfield Hotel and Lodging Association opposed to county sales tax for BOS Center expansion
"We were just informed of (the proposal) a week ago (Monday), and now we're sitting here wanting to have a vote?"
3 weeks ago
Springfield Chamber keeping an eye on potential car dealer sale
Chamber CEO Mike Murphy tells the WTAX Morning Newswatch it's just not the same trying to build a relationship with a large company.
3 weeks ago
Meet Coco — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
A "very sweet girl who will be a wonderful companion...."
3 weeks ago
Pritzker signs bill improving sanitation, access to menstrual products on construction sites
The new law states employers must provide a separate restroom designated for workers who menstruate or are lactating.
3 weeks ago
Illinois program offers free, confidential mental health support to farm families
The program also offers up to six telehealth counseling sessions for individuals, couples or groups, at no cost.
3 weeks ago
Inside the site selection process
Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance aims to attract, retain, expand businesses.
3 weeks ago
CWLP progress report
The city council learned how CWLP is removing lead service lines and preparing for automated electricity meters.
3 weeks ago
Hot air balloons fill the skies over Lincoln for annual festival
Ballooning in Lincoln has drawn a following for decades.
3 weeks ago
Expert: Back to school time for kids could be more than just a stressor
There could end up being problems with mental health, too.
3 weeks ago
Christian County approves year-long restriction on data centers, carbon sequestration
County officials said these temporary restrictions will give them time to develop and finalize county ordinances.
3 weeks ago
Beadle to leave ‘Visit Springfield,’ but says there are plenty of things to do in the city in September
September runs the gamut, from the Springfield Mile to the Mother Road Festival.
3 weeks ago
Repair to major downtown Springfield water main almost complete
The road is expected to be closed for the next two weeks.
3 weeks ago
Agreed-to injunction filed in lawsuit filed by Springfield Bishop, among others, against state’s new assisted suicide law
Paprocki says it goes against the teachings of the Catholic Church.
3 weeks ago
CWLP working to fix downtown Springfield water main break 12 feet long
A 12-foot-long break in the water main occurred.
4 weeks ago
Report: Local car dealerships in the process of being sold
Kunes Country is expected to be one of the new owners of the Green dealerships.
4 weeks ago
DeWitt Co., county clerk sued by 4 employees over alleged whistleblower violations
The complaint accuses Harris of several offenses, including misusing funds to pay bonuses, humiliating, harassing and intimidating the plaintiffs.
4 weeks ago
Blood donor’s consistency helps save lives across central Illinois
Butt’s consistency will soon land him in the National Blood Donor Hall of Fame later this year.
4 weeks ago
New Illinois law establishes rules for electric bikes, scooters
Lawmakers express safety concerns over lack of regulations.
4 weeks ago
Illinois to receive up to $768M in Meta settlement over teen social media addiction
Attorney General Kwame Raoul one of many state AGs who investigated, sued Meta.
4 weeks ago
Chicago officials raised concerns about South Chicago Chapel nearly a year before discovery of 56 decomposing bodies, records show
A City Council member’s office complained to city officials twice in one week that residents were griping about odors from the business.
