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Sen. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, speaks to Capitol News Illinois about the status of state budget negotiations. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
8 months ago
Governor’s office cuts revenue projection by $500M in latest downward estimate

Move comes as lawmakers enter final two-week stretch of budget negotiations

Jim Watts, Donor and Government Relations Manager for ImpactLife blood centers, speaks in Springfield Memorial Hospital's Emergency Room.
Local
8 months ago
Blood donations go down during the summer months, but need goes up

Blood drives may be in as short supply as the blood donations themselves

State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is pictured on the Illinois House floor in May 2024 after voting against part of the state budget for the current fiscal year. House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch stripped him of his committee leadership role and banned him from attending Democratic caucus hearings this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
8 months ago
Speaker removes Democratic Rep. Fred Crespo from committee chairmanship for ‘not communicating’

Crespo has been vocal critic of majority party’s budgeting process

Springfield Police Department shield
Crime
8 months ago
Man arrested after alleged robbery of credit union branch

Suspect allegedly made two attempts to rob the bank branch

Scheels Sports Park Map
Local
8 months ago
Scheels Sports Park construction update

The dome and a few outdoor fields are set to be completed by this fall. The full facility is scheduled to open in the spring of 2026.

Local
8 months ago
Congresswoman says FEMA has approved money for 2023 derecho recovery

Springfield to receive more than $1.3 million

Springfield Police Chief Joseph Behl
Local
8 months ago
Joe Behl could be Springfield’s next police chief

Mayor’s choice pushes workforce wellness

UIS athlete Madelyn Miller
Sports
8 months ago
UIS’ Miller qualifies for NCAA DII Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Miller will compete in Colorado later this month

Retirement
Local
8 months ago
Report: Springfield tops in Illinois for retirees

A fifth of the city’s residents are 65 or older, and good median home prices, are among the factors

FILE - Illinois head coach Bret Bielema walks on the field after a win against South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Sports
8 months ago
Illinois rewards football coach Bret Bielema and hoops coach Brad Underwood with 6-year extensions

Pending approval by the U of I Board of Trustees

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