Dave Dahl

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Springfield City Council members were shown pictures of alleged problem properties during Tuesday night's meeting. (Screenshot of Springfield City Council meeting web stream)
Local
2 weeks ago
New ordinance fines owners of “problem properties” in Springfield

Pacha says the ordinance does not go far enough.

Jennifer Gill, Dist. 186 Superintendent
Education
3 weeks ago
D-186’s Gill makes retirement plans

Springfield Public Schools superintendent will serve one more year.

The round-leaved sundew plant in Illinois is listed as "threatened."
Agriculture
3 weeks ago
Research: IL has more than 300 “threatened, endangered” plant species

Environment stands to miss out on nutrient cycling, pollination.

IL State News
3 weeks ago
IL Republicans say momentum, values, are on their side

State GOP chair Kathy Salvi: “Through our hard work in all 102 counties, we brought Trump’s numbers to within single digits” in Illinois.

"Bruce,' the grand champion steer at the Illinois State Fair, shown by Kadie Hummel (right).
Agriculture
3 weeks ago
A steer named Bruce is the star of the Illinois State Fair

He means scholarship money for Kadie Hummel of Cabrey, Ill.

IL State News
3 weeks ago
JB sees a big 2026 for IL Dems

Wednesday was Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair.

Education
3 weeks ago
UPDATED: Within a week of class starting, teachers union and D-186 have a contract

Raises of four percent in 2025-26 and 2026-27 are in the contract approved Tuesday.

Crime
3 weeks ago
‘Sonya’s Law’ signed by Governor

“I feel confident that going forward and over time, our communities and law enforcement will have built a trusting relationship,” said the sponsor, State Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield), breaking down, “and I will have kept my promise to my childhood friend, Sonya’s mother.”

Crime
3 weeks ago
Massey Commission hears about Ferguson

A Missouri cop fatally shot Michael Brown in 2014.

IL State News
4 weeks ago
Governor Pritzker ‘Meets the Press’ on redistricting and Texas lawmakers

“What they’re talking about is a distraction,” said Pritzker.