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City Council approves building demo contract after much discussion
CORRECTED 5:54 A.M. 12/3/25 Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A contract to demolish 40 buildings in Springfield costing about…
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Grayson attorney files motion for new trial
Grayson was convicted in October and will be sentenced in January.
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District 186 Board approves property tax levy request
The request, and resulting increase, is tied to an increase in the Consumer Price Index.
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Ella Langley set to play the Illinois State Fair
The Breakout Country Star is locked in to Play the Illinois State Fair in August of next year.
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Woman’s basketball at UIS is making a comeback
The University of Illinois Springfield is reshaping their team and competitively entertaining our Capitol City.
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Illinois honored with Global Startup Ecosystem Award for Innovation Leadership
State recognized in Paris for excellence in talent, research, investment, and industry support across five categories.
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Illinois lottery urges adults to gift responsibly this holiday season
Officials remind the public that lottery tickets are for adults only as state partners highlight risks of underage gambling.
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Dist. 186 in early talks about building elementary school at UIS, consolidating three schools
Nothing is final, but the move would involve consolidating three elementary schools on the south side into one facility.
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Upcoming SNAP benefit changes will raise ABAWD age, tighten work requirements
"There's a lot of figuring out what will count as meeting a work requirement," said Chris Garcia, a community health worker and navigator.
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The SSGA has good news and a projected future on county growth
The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance shares good news about this year's successes and next year's future
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Demolition of the Pillsbury Plant is still marching forward
Down goes the Pillsbury Mills plant that used to once stand in Springfield.
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Cal Foote, one of the players acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case, signs in the AHL
Foote signed with the Chicago Wolves.
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UPDATE: Son of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case in deal with prosecutors
Known locally as the “Chapitos,” or “little Chapos,” Joaquin Guzman Lopez and his brother, Ovidio Guzman Lopez, are accused of running a faction of the Sinaloa cartel.
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Prairie Farms recalls fat free milk over cleaning agent concern
The milk was sold in parts of Illinois and Wisconsin, but not likely in Springfield.
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Former Ameren owner settles with Illinois Attorney General on 10-year-old price-fixing allegations
One-time credits on Ameren power bills to be made this month.
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WICS Meteorologist promoted to mornings
The change comes as another meteorologist leaves the station.
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Trump cuts could shrink Illinois economy by $10B: report
Cuts target Medicaid, infrastructure and all levels of education.
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Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January
The ICC approved a $73 million rate increase for the utility.
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Three rescued from central Springfield apartment fire
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Pritzker signs bill increasing weight limit for electric, hydrogen trucks
Some argue this law would put an unfair burden on downstate counties that have more roads and bridges.
