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Education
8 months ago
Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of homeschooling

Following a ProPublica and Capitol News Illinois investigation, an Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require families to tell their public school districts if they are homeschooling.

Students from Black Hawk Elementary with their Rube Goldberg device.
Local
9 months ago
18th annual Springfield Area Engineer in the Classroom Rube Goldberg Showcase

A Rube Goldberg device is elaborate and designed to complete a certain task through a number of complex steps. 

downtown app
Local
9 months ago
There’s an app for that! Downtown Springfield, Inc. collaborates with Locable

The free app offers information as well as an interactive map to help users navigate the downtown district.

DJ Blake with the Weekend Rundown
Weekend Rundown
9 months ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: DJ Blake’s picks for things to do in Springfield

From Illinois products to rockin’ 80s music, check out DJ Blake’s picks for the weekend!

Local
9 months ago
The future of the Illinois State Fair

The fair contributes millions of dollars to the area economy each year

Local
9 months ago
Ceremony remembering Desert Storm victory

Dignitaries including the director of the Illinois Dept of Veterans Affairs took part in […]

Local
9 months ago
Sheriff releases video showing staff’s resuscitation efforts on unresponsive inmate

“The released video confirms that all appropriate actions were taken by correctional staff.” – Sheriff Paula Crouch

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
National
9 months ago
Trump’s transportation department cancels new review step that could’ve slowed state projects

The rescinded requirement sparked concern that some payments for roads, bridges and transit would be delayed or even halted due to policy differences.

John Lord
Crime
9 months ago
Springfield man found guilty of sexually assaulting 6-year-old

The girl was six years old at the time of the investigation.