Jane Cochran

Editor in Chief

Local
1 year ago
Girl Scout Day at the Capitol

Hundreds of Girl Scouts rallied outside the Illinois State Capitol Friday morning to promote the organization and how scouting makes a difference

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Education
1 year ago
Rochester High School students win UIS stock trading competition

Almost $4,000 was awarded by the University of Illinois Springfield to local high school students as part of a virtual stock trading competition.

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Agriculture
1 year ago
Farm Bill and Farmer Income Caps

The House and Senate plans for the farm bill go in opposite directions when it comes to eligibility for farm program payments.

Local
1 year ago
The Heart of Wes Barr Foundation continues the former sheriff’s legacy

Former Sangamon County Sherriff Wes Barr was known for his commitment to charities in the community, now a foundation in his name continues giving back.

Ron Riggle Day
Sports
1 year ago
Ron Riggle Day honors coach’s 34 years of service

May 3rd will be Ron Riggle Day at Lincoln Land Community College to commemorate Coach Ron Riggle’s 34 years of service.

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Education
1 year ago
Local nursing instructors among recipients for IBHE fellowships

Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – In an effort to retain well-qualified nursing faculty […]

Horseshoe Trail
Food Scene
1 year ago
Hit the Horseshoe Trail with Visit Springfield

Hop on the Horseshoe Trail with Visit Springfield! Find out more about all the great horseshoe options in the Capital City.

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Agriculture
1 year ago
SAF Tax Credit Rules for Biofuels

Biofuel producers and farmers will essentially have the rest of 2024 as a “safe harbor” or “pilot project” to figure out how they will account for climate-smart practices on farms to garner longer-term tax credit for producing a low-carbon jet fuel.

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Business
1 year ago
After 3 years, state poised to enforce law aiming to end lending discrimination

Nearly half a century later, many people in Illinois argue the federal CRA has failed to live up to its promise. Whether that’s because the law was too narrow in scope, or because the lending business itself has changed dramatically over the decades, urban metropolitan areas like Chicago are still plagued with crumbling neighborhoods where few lenders are willing to invest.

MAY
History
1 year ago
4 festive facts about the month of May

May is a festive month in many ways. Warm weather characterizes much, if not all, of May in many regions, compelling people to spend more time outdoors.

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