Jane Cochran

Editor in Chief

Local
1 year ago
Man charged in Illinois for transporting Masters golf tournament memorabilia taken from Augusta National

A man has been charged in federal court in Illinois in the transport of millions of dollars worth of Masters golf tournament merchandise and memorabilia stolen from Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.

Local
1 year ago
The EPA is again allowing summer sales of higher ethanol gasoline blend, citing global conflicts

The Environmental Protection Agency cleared the way Friday for a higher blend of ethanol to be sold nationwide for the third summer in a row, citing global conflicts that it says are putting pressure on the world’s fuel supply.

Weekend Rundown
Entertainment
1 year ago
It’s the Weekend Rundown with JJ Gerard from Rewind 93.5

Here’s what’s happening this weekend with JJ Gerard from Rewind 93.5. 

Eggs in processing plant
Agriculture
1 year ago
The link between agriculture and food security

The world faces many unique challenges in the decades to come, including a rapidly expanding global population. The United Nations estimates that the global population will reach 9.71 billion in 2050. That’s an increase of more than 1.7 billion people between 2023 and 2050.

Business
1 year ago
Not a whole lot of optimism in the NFIB Optimism Index for small business

There’s not a whole lot of optimism in the latest Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business.  The March report showed business optimism is at its lowest point since 2012.  Illinois State Director Noah Finley says owners continue to battle numerous headwinds.

Local
1 year ago
IDPH’s Healthy Illinois Survey aims to create picture of health needs in state

Invitations to be a part of the Healthy Illinois Survey with the Illinois Department of Public Health are hitting mailboxes across the state. The survey, which will also be available online and by phone, will assess a variety of health metrics to generate a picture of the public health needs in the state.

Local
1 year ago
Illinois State Police assist in providing African law enforcement with domestic and gender-based violence training

With several African nations prioritizing domestic and gender-based violence training (DGBV), four Illinois State Police troopers are now providing instruction in Accra, Ghana.

Crime
1 year ago
Police looking for man who broke into two Springfield fast food restaurants

Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield Police are searching for a man who […]

Woman sneezing in field
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Overcome seasonal allergies

Seasonal allergies crop up at certain times each year, particularly in spring and fall. In 2021, approximately 81 million people in the United States were diagnosed with seasonal allergic rhinitis, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

UIS
Education
1 year ago
UIS part of a $25,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant aimed at navigating AI

The University of Illinois Springfield is one of five public liberal arts institutions to receive part of a $25,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant aimed at helping public colleges and universities navigate the world of artificial intelligence. The funding was awarded through a partnership with the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC).

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