Sean Grayson
Crime
3 weeks ago
Grayson attorney files motion for new trial

Grayson was convicted in October and will be sentenced in January.

property tax
Education
3 weeks ago
District 186 Board approves property tax levy request

The request, and resulting increase, is tied to an increase in the Consumer Price Index.

Ella Langley will perform at the Illinois State Fair.
Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Ella Langley set to play the Illinois State Fair

The Breakout Country Star is locked in to Play the Illinois State Fair in August of next year.

Olivia Lett - UIS Women's Basketball Coach
Sports
3 weeks ago
Woman’s basketball at UIS is making a comeback

The University of Illinois Springfield is reshaping their team and competitively entertaining our Capitol City.

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Business
3 weeks ago
Illinois honored with Global Startup Ecosystem Award for Innovation Leadership

State recognized in Paris for excellence in talent, research, investment, and industry support across five categories.

Illinois Lottery logo
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Illinois lottery urges adults to gift responsibly this holiday season

Officials remind the public that lottery tickets are for adults only as state partners highlight risks of underage gambling.

Education
3 weeks ago
Dist. 186 in early talks about building elementary school at UIS, consolidating three schools

Nothing is final, but the move would involve consolidating three elementary schools on the south side into one facility.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Local
3 weeks ago
Upcoming SNAP benefit changes will raise ABAWD age, tighten work requirements

“There’s a lot of figuring out what will count as meeting a work requirement,” said Chris Garcia, a community health worker and navigator.

SSGA
Local
3 weeks ago
The SSGA has good news and a projected future on county growth

The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance shares good news about this year’s successes and next year’s future

FILE-Demolition workers stand outside the former Pillsbury Plant in Springfield in Late-October, 2026.
Local
3 weeks ago
Demolition of the Pillsbury Plant is still marching forward

Down goes the Pillsbury Mills plant that used to once stand in Springfield.

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