boil order area
Local
9 months ago
UPDATE: Pittsfield issues boil order after water main break and pressure loss

Water main break occurred around 1 p.m. Tuesday

Casper
Pet of the Week
9 months ago
Meet Casper – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Her adoption fee is discounted 50% by Meow Mobile so she can go home with you for only $25.

Bruno
Pet of the Week
9 months ago
Meet Bruno – Our Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

He has a beautiful brindle coat and a friendly personality. He’s walks pretty well on a leash and loves his time outside in the fresh air with his human friends.

Former Illinois player Terrence Shannon Jr. is introduced to the crowd to honor his jersey number during an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Sports
9 months ago
Ex-Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. promotes T-shirt for charity poking fun at ceremony mishap

In his social media message, Shannon thanked Gameday Spirit and Illinois “for helping me bring this idea to life.”

President Donald Trump pauses after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
IL State News
9 months ago
EEOC seeks to drop six transgender discrimination cases, three in Illinois

The EEOC is seeking to dismiss three cases in Illinois as well as one in Alabama, New York and California. In each instance, the original complaints allege discrimination against transgender or gender nonconforming workers.

Peter Goldsmith, Director of the Soybean Innovation Lab, says the lab is shutting down because of the federal funding cuts to USAID. Part of their research was on the red leaf blotch, a disease that could decimate the crop if it makes its way to the U.S. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Agriculture
9 months ago
U of I soybean lab’s pending closure due to USAID cuts hinders global disease research

Lab was part of network studying red leaf blotch, which could potentially decimate the crop.

Local
9 months ago
New IDOT secretary’s goal for construction

Gia Biagi took over the Illinois Department of Transportation in January.

A community member holds a sign calling for a national boycott of Target stores during a news conference outside Target Corporation's headquarters Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt, File)
Business
9 months ago
Illinois-based corporations among those scaling back on DEI initiatives

McDonald’s and John Deere among major retailers and manufacturers retreating from DEI

IL State News
9 months ago
Former longtime Illinois legislative leader Michael Madigan is convicted in corruption trial

Jurors convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan 10 counts and acquitted him of seven, but could not reach a decision on six counts.

Leslie Sgro
Local
9 months ago
Leslie Sgro honored with Mike Cassidy Award

The award honors park commissioners who exemplify leadership, volunteerism, and a commitment to the community.

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