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A farmer works into the evening hours in Macon County, Illinois. (Photo courtesy of Muirhead Farms)
Agriculture
1 month ago
For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep

High input costs, a hefty estate tax and an older generation reluctant to retire are among the barriers young farmers face.

The headquarters of Commonwealth Edison, one of the state’s largest utilities, is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)
Business
1 month ago
High energy prices, federal dollars turn nuke subsidies into ratepayer relief in northern Illinois

Advocates called the energy credits ‘a testament’ to pro-consumer legislation.

Sports
1 month ago
Blue Jays move Bieber to 60-day injured list after getting Sosa in trade with White Sox

His move to the 60-day IL clears a roster spot for the 26-year-old Sosa, who batted .212 with three RBIs in 12 games for the White Sox this season.

Dave McGinnis
Sports
1 month ago
Dave McGinnis, former Cardinals head coach and longtime NFL assistant, dies at 74

A respected defensive mind, McGinnis began his NFL career with the Chicago Bears in 1986 as linebackers coach, a season after the franchise won the Super Bowl.

A screenshot from a live stream of Tuesday night's Springfield City Council meeting showed Ald. Shawn Gregory, right, getting into a verbal argument with former Police Chief Michael Walton, left center in the picture.
Local
1 month ago
Mayor: Ex-chief broke no rules

Video does not make clear what he said off-mic.

Local
1 month ago
SPD, city leadership under fire yet again

PURPLE Coalition cites preferential treatment for ex-chief, brutality in Promyss Davis arrest.

Forrest -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 month ago
Meet Forrest — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

The shelters are full, and Forrest is ready to come home with you.

Godzilla -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 month ago
Meet Godzilla — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Don’t let the name fool you. Godzilla is “a gorgeous ginger guy.”

Members of the UIS United Faculty union went on strike Friday morning, picketing around the UIS quad.
Local
1 month ago
Faculty strike at University of Illinois Springfield continues into second week

Administration, union remain divided over salary increases.

Ben Kramer is the new men's basketball coach at Lincoln Land Community College.
Sports
1 month ago
LLCC selects assistant to become head men’s basketball coach

Ben Kramer has been an assistant in the program for 15 years.

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