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Road closed sign
Local
1 year ago
Detour on Cook Street starts Thursday for water main work

The work is expected to last multiple days.

Taylorville Fire
Local
1 year ago
Firefighters battled major overnight blaze in downtown Taylorville

The fire department reports that a portion of the road will be closed until it is deemed safe, or the building is removed.

Apples are pictured at County Market in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
1 year ago
Trump administration ends reimbursements for Illinois food programs

USDA funds are part of nearly $2 billion being withheld from Illinois, Pritzker says.

Business
1 year ago
Chamber seeks nominations for Small Business Awards

Deadline to submit a nomination is Mar. 31.

Migrants from Venezuela take shelter in the Chicago Police Department's 16th District station, May 1, 2023
IL State News
1 year ago
Republicans target 4 ‘sanctuary’ cities, including Chicago, as Trump pushes mass deportations

Chicago has some of the country’s strongest immigrant protections, barring cooperation between federal agents and city employees, including police.

Fred
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Fred – Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week

Fred is a sweetheart. He’s a very easygoing young guy about a year old. He’s easy to walk on a leash and doesn’t require high energy activities.

Leo
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Leo – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Leo is a truly gorgeous black house panther with soft, sleek fur and a sincere love of cuddles.

Robert E. Crimo III., watches the jury selection process during the first day of his trial at the Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan, Ill., Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, Pool, File)
IL State News
1 year ago
Man pleads guilty to murder and attempted murder in shooting at suburban Chicago July 4 parade

Crimo pleaded guilty Monday to murder and attempted murder, just moments before opening arguments in his trial.

Homeschool illustration
Education
1 year ago
Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of homeschooling

Following a ProPublica and Capitol News Illinois investigation, an Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require families to tell their public school districts if they are homeschooling.

DJ Blake with the Weekend Rundown
Weekend Rundown
1 year ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: DJ Blake’s picks for things to do in Springfield

From Illinois products to rockin’ 80s music, check out DJ Blake’s picks for the weekend!