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Crime
5 months ago
Man accused of stabbing eight-year-old boy

No word on child’s condition

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IL State News
5 months ago
State gives advice on how to file an amended tax return

Here’s what to do if you realize you’ve made a mistake

Local
5 months ago
Free breakfast and lunch for all Springfield kids through District 186

These meals follow the same diet regulations as they do during the school year

Local
5 months ago
Springfield City Council votes to give money to Helping Hands

Helping Hands to get $1.1 million over two years

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Murphysboro Republican, speaks to reporters in Milwaukee following an event with Illinois Republicans during the Republican National Convention in July 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
5 months ago
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Illinois congressman’s appeal of mail-in voting

Lower courts ruled downstate Republican representative Bost lacked standing to sue

Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Romeoville, speaks on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, the final day of session. Avelar’s bill regarding non-FDA approved drugs passed the House this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
5 months ago
Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly

End of legislative session sees flurry of bills approved

Entertainment
5 months ago
Dancing at Lughnasa debuts this weekend at the Hoogland

Dancing at Lughnasa begins Friday night at the Hoogland Center for the Arts

West side of YNOT building after tragic crash on April 29, 2025.
Local
5 months ago
Fifth child dies following April Chatham crash

An eight-year-old boy died early Monday, according to the coroner

Clinton Clean Energy Center
Business
5 months ago
Meta to purchase energy from Clinton nuclear plant

Company says deal will keep plant open another 20 years

Local
5 months ago
Highest-paying jobs in Springfield, Illinois for high school graduates

Stacker ranked the 50 highest-paying jobs for high school graduates in Springfield using annual compensation data from the BLS.