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UPDATE: One dead, one injured, after Springfield east side shooting

Police are still investigating.

An industrial-scale battery storage facility at G&W Electric in Bolingbrook, which was installed in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
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Pritzker signs major energy reform bill amid projected shortages

Environmental, labor and consumer rights activists celebrate passage.

REEL USA plans on opening a plant in Springfield.
Business
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Crane manufacturer coming to Springfield

REEL USA will employ up to 100 people at its first U.S. manufacturing facility.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Packers and Bears to meet for a rare playoff game in NFL’s longest rivalry

The Packers are the fourth team in NFL history to head into the playoffs on a losing streak of at least four games.

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Springfield’s Original Bridal Show 2026

The FIRST Bridal Show of 2026!! It’s Springfield’s ORIGINAL Bridal Show!! Nearly 40 years […]

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