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Local
12 months ago
Free Spring Yard Waste Drop-Off for Springfield Residents

And don’t forget—branch drop-off is free year-round!

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Local
12 months ago
Fixing water leaks and improving efficiency

Read More on CWLP’s Blog for #FixALeak ideas as well as tips on how to save with indoor and outdoor water use.

A bicycle lane along Market Street in Philadelphia, on June 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
IL State News
12 months ago
Illinois teams up with other states to defend green transportation projects targeted by Trump

California, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania joined forces for a national organizing effort dubbed the Clean Rides Network.

Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) scores against Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Sports
12 months ago
Riley scores 22 as No. 6 seed Illinois defeats Xavier 86-73 in NCAA Tournament

Will Riley had 22 points, Kasparas Jakucionis finished one rebound shy of a triple-double and Illinois was perfect from the foul line in an 86-73 NCAA Tournament victory over Xavier on Friday night.

US Senator Dick Durbin speaks as he stands up for Science rally to protest the Trump administration's science policies and federal job cuts Friday, March 7, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
IL State News
12 months ago
Sen. Durbin: Trump’s tax plan threatens Medicaid coverage for 800,000 Illinoisans

Cuts to Medicaid could also endanger small, rural hospitals.

Weekend Rundown
12 months ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: Things to do in Springfield this weekend

Top picks for things to do in Springfield this weekend.

Springfield Clinic main campus
Business
12 months ago
Springfield Clinic announces layoffs amid financial challenges

The company would not disclose what positions were impacted or at what locations.

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Local
12 months ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Sunny start to the weekend

Sunny Saturday, with rain likely Sunday

Pet of the Week
12 months ago
Meet Spuds – APL Dog of the Week

Spuds loves to play and run, but he’s also known for his affectionate snuggles.

Local
12 months ago
Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site to receive $8M for improvements

Lincoln’s New Salem, one of 56 state historic sites managed by IDNR, attracted 374,418 visitors in 2024 and 359,950 visitors in 2023.