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1 week ago

Historical Society wants women’s baseball and softball artifacts

They will be displayed at the Sangamon County Complex starting in May.

1 week ago

Providers say feds’ new rural health care grants to Illinois won’t cover Medicaid cuts

State received second-smallest grant among neighboring states.

1 week ago

Illinois higher education board seeks 4.6% budget increase for next fiscal year

Request comes as Pritzker announces cuts to current year’s budget.

1 week ago

15 live dogs, 3 dead dogs found in suspected dog fighting case in Springfield

The majority of the dogs had old puncture scars on their faces and bodies. Several had fresh cuts and wounds and blood on their snouts. 

1 week ago

Springfield park to get major upgrades with state grant funding

The redevelopment will also make Dreamland Park more accessible to residents with disabilities, allowing everyone to enjoy the space.  

1 week ago

Advocates call for IL small business loan transparency plan

The APR for All legislation would require Illinois to have a universal standard for price comparison.

1 week ago

District 186: SCOPE still making money, despite some down months

Overall, SCOPE is in the black, despite two months of losses.

1 week ago

Inside the federal nutrition guidelines

UI expert says to remember the guidelines are not tailored to one person.

1 week ago

Hotel staff are using newer tactics to stop human trafficking

Hotel employees are now receiving extra training to spot human trafficking and also how to report it.

1 week ago

As Illinois House returns to Springfield, Democrats focus on Trump

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) – Illinois House Democrats kicked off their spring session this week in a mostly symbolic fashion,…

1 week ago

State high court rejects challenge to wind-generated transmission line

Project still faces funding challenges after Trump administration cancels federal loan.

1 week ago

Rose enters rare air as he joins Jordan, Pippen, Sloan and Love as only Bulls with retired numbers

Rose joined Michael Jordan (23), Scottie Pippen (33), Jerry Sloan (4) and Bob Love (10) as the only players whose numbers have been retired by the team.

1 week ago

New IL law requires annual report on prison hospice care

More than 1,000 prisoners are 65 or older, and a growing number of those people need end-of-life care and support services.

1 week ago

Winter Storm Warning to expire earlier, as cold weather takes hold again

NWS: 4.3 inches of snow in Springfield as of 6 a.m. Sunday.

1 week ago

Memorial Health: Donate blood and save lives

Lori Kirbach, Memorial Health Lab Specialist, explains the different types of blood donations and their benefits.

2 weeks ago

Teen killed, three others injured in Morgan County crash

The accident is still under investigation.

2 weeks ago

Saturday update: Winter Storm Warning continues, energy conversation cancelled

An energy conservation order was in effect for a short period of time late Saturday morning.

2 weeks ago

Honoring MLK with Day of Service at UIS

"This event means a lot to me because it's a great way to give back and also honor the legacy of Dr. King, Jr.," said Corinna Thomas, student representative.

2 weeks ago

Winter Storm Warning in effect Saturday and Sunday; city issues Snow Emergency

NWS: 4-9 inches of snow is expected, mostly late Saturday night through Sunday evening.

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