Local
10 months ago
IL Attorney General has Top 10 list of consumer complaints

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) –  In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney […]

Fred
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Fred – Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week

Fred is a sweetheart. He’s a very easygoing young guy about a year old. He’s easy to walk on a leash and doesn’t require high energy activities.

Leo
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Leo – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Leo is a truly gorgeous black house panther with soft, sleek fur and a sincere love of cuddles.

Robert E. Crimo III., watches the jury selection process during the first day of his trial at the Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan, Ill., Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, Pool, File)
IL State News
10 months ago
Man pleads guilty to murder and attempted murder in shooting at suburban Chicago July 4 parade

Crimo pleaded guilty Monday to murder and attempted murder, just moments before opening arguments in his trial.

Homeschool illustration
Education
10 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 months ago
The future of the Illinois State Fair

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