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Lillian - APL Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 years ago
Meet Lillian – APL Cat of the Week

Lillian has tested positive for feline leukemia, which means her life expectancy is shorter than most cats. But don’t let that deter you as she is available for our permanent foster program where you provide the loving home, and we provide her medical care.

Bodycam image from Sept. 4 shooting
Local
2 years ago
Springfield police release bodycam footage of September shooting; no charges filed

The narrated video of the Sept. 4 officer-involved shooting was made public in an effort to promote transparency, according to Springfield police.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
National
2 years ago
Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they’re hoping to work with him

A handful of prominent Democratic governors are quickly adjusting their approach to President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office, hoping to avoid antagonizing him to ensure they’ll have a working relationship with his new administration.

A participant holds a "rights card" during a bilingual workshop for immigrants who want to stay in the United States at the office of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights organization in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
National
2 years ago
Advocates train immigrants to ‘prepare to stay’ in the US under Trump

The efforts are underway in immigrant-friendly states including California and Illinois — which both enacted protections for immigrants in response to Trump’s focus on enforcement during his first administration.

Dog of the Week - Pickle
Pet of the Week
2 years ago
Meet Pickle- APL Dog of the Week

Fully crate trained and housebroken, he thrives in a space where he can play and burn off his energy, making him a great fit for a home with a large yard.

DJ Blake with 101.9 The Wolf
Weekend Rundown
2 years ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: Things to do in Springfield this weekend!

Looking for things to do this weekend in Springfield? DJ Blake has some suggestions!

Illinois State Board of Education member James Anderson, left, listens to a presentation about budget challenges for PreK-12 education along with board members Laura Gonzalez and Patricia Nugent. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
2 years ago
Budget pressures could impact K-12 funding in Illinois

State Board of Education gets briefing on fiscal landscape ahead.

Amazon workers strike
Business
2 years ago
Amazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contract

As groundwork continues on a new Springfield warehouse and distribution facility, Amazon workers in Skokie, Illinois and other locations are striking.

Road closed sign
Local
2 years ago
ROAD CLOSURE: Archer Elevator Road

A portion of Archer Elevator Road will be closed starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday.

Robert E. Crimo III, arrives before Judge Victoria A. Rossetti during a case management and ruling on motions at the Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan, Ill., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
Crime
2 years ago
Man charged with mass shooting at Illinois parade loses bid to bar his statements at trial

Attorneys for Robert Crimo III claimed he was denied his right to see a lawyer during a police interview. But a judge says video clearly shows Crimo waiving his right to remain silent and declining to meet a lawyer.