Tax documents and mobile app
IL State News
10 months ago
Tax filing begins Jan 27

Taxpayers who file an error-free Illinois return can typically expect their direct deposit refund within about four weeks.

Back of US Postal Service vehicle
Crime
10 months ago
Springfield man sentenced to 1.5 years for assaulting USPS employee

The altercation began when the postal worker attempted to intervene as French was reportedly battering his sister on a public street in Springfield.

People vote, Nov. 5, 2024, in Oak Creek, Wis.
IL State News
10 months ago
Democrats’ crisis of the future: The biggest states that back them are shrinking

The Brennan Center projects that California will lose four seats and New York two in the 2030 census. Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Wisconsin would lose one seat each.

John Deere equipment is on display at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., Aug. 31, 2015
Agriculture
10 months ago
FTC sues Deere & Co. for monopolizing farm-equipment repair market

The Moline, Illinois-based manufacturer produces repair software that is available only to its dealers, making it impossible for owners to seek less-costly remedies.

Members of the Illinois State Board of Education are pictured at the board’s December meeting. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
10 months ago
State Board of Education seeks $11.4 billion for PreK-12 spending

Requested 4.6% increase comes in face of projected revenue shortfall.

Driver Justin Allgaier gets in his car before a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Avondale, Ariz.
Local
10 months ago
JR Motorsports enters Justin Allgaier into Daytona 500 in partnership with Chris Stapleton

JR Motorsports has entered Justin Allgaier into next month’s season-opening Daytona 500 in a Chevrolet sponsored by whiskey created by 10-time Grammy winner Chris Stapleton.

Soldiers and Airmen with the Illinois National Guard board a C-130H Hercules in Peoria, Illinois, Jan. 15, 2025, for mobilization to Washington, D.C. The Guardsmen activated in support of security operations for the 60th presidential inauguration.
Local
10 months ago
Illinois National Guard deploys to Washington, D.C., for presidential inauguration support

The troops, including members of the 183rd Wing in Springfield, will be tasked with site security for the presidential inauguration.

Road closed sign
Local
10 months ago
Temporary closures planned for Koke Mill Road for road testing

Koke Mill temporary road closures are for roadway and structural boring testing.

Crime Stoppers - picture of propane tank thief
Crime
10 months ago
Thousands of dollars worth of propane tanks stolen from Springfield businesses

Surveillance footage from one incident captured a suspect riding a red dirt bike with the number 5 or 6 displayed on the handlebars.