Jane Cochran

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Local
10 months ago
Springfield receives $100,000 grant for solar program to help low-income areas

The program aims to help low-income and disadvantaged areas by reducing electric bills.

Kent State Football
Local
10 months ago
Kenni Burns, Kent State football coach and SHG grad, sued by Ohio bank for $24,000 credit card debt

Burns said he and his wife are working to swiftly address the matter.

Priest collar
Local
10 months ago
Taylorville priest resigns following misconduct allegations

Both men acknowledged their actions were incompatible with their responsibilities in the church.

Lincoln and Mary statute near CVB visitor center
Local
10 months ago
Springfield awarded $225,500 grant to boost international tourism efforts

The state welcomed 2.16 million international visitors in 2023, a 39% increase from the previous year.

Ballots begin fed into voting machines at election office
Local
10 months ago
Sangamon County Recorder race decided by 31 votes

Langfelder, who captured 49.98% of the vote, said he’s potentially considering a discovery recount.

Education
10 months ago
District 186 considers $124M property tax levy for 2024, up 4.75%

Salaries and health insurance costs among reasons for the increase.

Food Scene
10 months ago
Winners announced for 2024 Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge

Over 240 people participated, including “super voters” who dined at three or more participating restaurants.

Sangamon County Complex
Local
10 months ago
Department of Justice investigates possible discrimination in Sangamon County

The DOJ requested training materials, hiring practices, use-of-force data, records on the Massey case, and policies on mental health crises and discrimination.

Business
10 months ago
SIU School of Medicine generates $1 billion economic impact in Illinois, supports 5,500 Jobs

The SIU System as a whole, delivers an economic impact of just under $4 billion.

IDOT plow cab door
Local
10 months ago
With 500,000 tons of salt ready, IDOT asks drivers to help them make roads safer this winter

IDOT and ISP urge motorists to take steps to be safe when winter weather hits and give plows more room to safely clear the nearly 45,000 lane miles of roads statewide.

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