Hot temps
Local
3 months ago
City of Springfield announces cooling centers as temps rise

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – As temperatures rise, the City of Springfield is […]

Local
3 months ago
CWLP signs a 25-year deal for solar power

Construction is expected to begin next year with the facility sending out power by 2028.

Education
3 months ago
LLCC offers free summer Media Makers Camps

The kids will have a murder mystery to solve using clues provided by the instructors

Local
3 months ago
Summertime hydrant testing goes into full swing

Fire teams try to get between 10 and 40 hydrants checked each day depending on their call load.

Local
3 months ago
Meet-A-Beekeeper event sponsored by LLCC on Saturday

The grove features several sponsored beehives as well as a connected orchard.

Illinois State Fair
Entertainment
3 months ago
‘Adventure Awaits’ is the theme for the 2025 Illinois State Fair

Fairgrounds admission this year: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, free for kids 12 and under

Chatham Strong
Entertainment
3 months ago
Chatham Strong Fest scheduled for July 6th

The day-long music event will feature 6 area bands, food trucks, adult and kids’ beverages, a silent auction and more

Entertainment
3 months ago
Dancing at Lughnasa debuts this weekend at the Hoogland

Dancing at Lughnasa begins Friday night at the Hoogland Center for the Arts

Sally Turner
Local
3 months ago
Local lawmakers weigh in on FY 26 budget

One senator asked, The cherry on top? Governor Pritzker’s special package: a new $1.50 tax on nearly every delivery to your house.

60 people took the oath to become American Citizens Wednesday at the Old State Capitol.
Local
3 months ago
Naturalization ceremony at the Old State Capitol

60 more U.S. citizens have taken oaths