The Springfield Business Journal Report

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By Will Stevenson January 29, 2026 3:31 pm

Springfield Business Journal Report — Capitol City Now

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, provides the latest in local business news to Will Stevenson on the WTAX Morning Newswatch.

Sports

1 hour ago

UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed

Freshman Keaton Wagler had 20 points and eight rebounds to lead the Fighting Illini (28-9), who reached their first Final Four since losing the championship game to North Carolina in 2005.

Local

5 hours ago

What the UIS faculty wants in strike against administration

Union voices concerns over inadequate pay after months of negotiations.

Local

5 hours ago

Death under investigation by Illinois State Police in Christian County

State police said they cannot share any more information at this time to “protect the integrity of the investigation.”

Local

16 hours ago

Durbin: Earmarks are just fine with me, since they’re helping Springfield

Durbin: If it means improvements, I’ll take earmarks.

Sports

1 hour ago

Freshmen Braylon Mullins and Keaton Wagler shine as others struggle in UConn’s win over Illinois

Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler headed dejectedly to his bench, pulling his jersey over his face as teammates consoled him before he covered his head with a towel.