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Hot temps
Local
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
10 months ago
Naturalization ceremony at the Old State Capitol

60 more U.S. citizens have taken oaths