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5 days ago
June 10 storms did not meet criteria for warning siren activation per city officials
Officials say initial reports indicated damage was believed to have been caused by straight-line winds, and wind speed data was not immediately available.
5 days ago
Illinois lawmakers seek to streamline contracting for service providers
Amid federal funding uncertainty, nonprofit groups are pushing for greater efficiency.
6 days ago
Sangamon County board rejects solar farm
Business report also includes data centers and Vinegar Hill.
6 days ago
Mary Todd Lincoln was ‘An Inconvenient Widow’
A new best seller calls her a true woman behind the man.
6 days ago
Springfield celebrates Juneteenth with week of events honoring freedom, culture and community
The city's annual Juneteenth Celebration, now in its 32nd year, features activities throughout the week leading up to June 19, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
6 days ago
NWS: Springfield tornado traveled long distance, also a tornado in Menard County
Illinois has had the most tornadoes this year so far.
6 days ago
New state program will expand access by libraries to digital databases for research, education
The program makes digital information available to all Illinoisans.
6 days ago
Illinois distributes first $25M to local pharmacies to help them compete
The funding was generated by a fee levied on pharmaceutical middlemen.
7 days ago
Back-to-School physicals required for many Illinois students before fall classes begin
Dr. Mackenzie Heywood, a pediatrician with Memorial Care on Koke Mill Road, said many Illinois students will need a physical examination before they can begin classes this fall.
7 days ago
Springfield Juneteenth Unity Parade draws crowds along MLK Drive
The Unity Parade traveled through Springfield's east side before ending at Comer Cox Park, where a weekend music festival and community celebration continued throughout the day.
1 week ago
Rural King breaks ground on $75M expansion in Mattoon
The new headquarters is expected to open in 2028.
1 week ago
Springfield man arrested on multiple sexual assault charges
An investigation uncovered additional unreported crimes.
1 week ago
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Springfield Wednesday night
A derecho produced widespread wind damage across the northern portion of the state.
1 week ago
Despite BUILD’s failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins
Governor says he will keep trying on affordable housing plan.
1 week ago
ISBE zeroes in on improving math education in Illinois
‘First-of-its-kind’ numeracy plan seeks to boost student math performance.
1 week ago
Small food assistance nonprofits eligible for new state grant program
Funding is open to food assistance organizations without full-time employees.
1 week ago
UPDATE: Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana
At least two other tornadoes battered communities in and around Streator, Illinois, and Hebron, Indiana, the National Weather Service reported.
1 week ago
Storms damage planes, hangars at Springfield airport following storms
Several hangars appeared to have been damaged with walls and roofs torn away.
1 week ago
Round 2 of severe weather in Central Illinois: More downed trees, gusty winds
Plenty remain without power after round two of severe weather.
1 week ago
Bill creates gender-affirming, reproductive care protections for out-of-state foster placements
Republicans accuse majority party of ideological overreach.
