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Health & Wellness

1 year ago

Super wants to turn part of Sangamon County Jail into mental health/medical ward

Beck also discusses successes and concerns with jail mental health

1 year ago

Traffic patterns change on North Dirksen Parkway

The project is expected to be completed in early August.

Forsyth home WAND

1 year ago

Couple found dead inside Macon County home

Husband and wife shot to death, according to sheriff’s department

Charles Isbell U of I

1 year ago

New UIUC chancellor selected

Charles Isbell, Jr. to also be U of I Vice President

Sen. Andrew Chesney

1 year ago

Lawmakers file suit in Sangamon County over state budget-making process

Chesney: Unrelated bills get amended with budget language, bypassing rules

The Illinois Capitol, as seen from the lawn of the governor’s mansion a few blocks away in late May 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

1 year ago

With electric prices going up, advocates tried — and failed — to reform the energy sector

Sweeping legislation would have incentivized energy storage, allowed new nuclear development

1 year ago

NWS Lincoln weather system upgrades ‘slower than expected’

Outage and upgrades extended by one day

Elderly from Metro

Health & Wellness

1 year ago

Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights rising reports and need for community action in Illinois

State encourages knowing the signs of potential abuse

The Sangamon County Mental Health Commission met Wednesday, June 4.

1 year ago

Sales tax hike could help fund mental health services in Sangamon County

Committee also hears about successes in addressing mental health concerns in the Rockford area

Crime Stoppers

1 year ago

Crime of the Week: Police need public’s help investigating Springfield shooting

Police: Victim recovering from injuries

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6 hours ago

First-degree murder charges refiled against Lanphier HS stabbing suspect

The charges come after 20-year-old Kamyjah Bias’ conviction was reversed and vacated in 2024 by an appellate court.

20 hours ago

Two Springfield men arrested during State Police human trafficking operation

Arrests made June 24 and 25.

6 hours ago

Man goes to prison for fatal Lincoln accident

The accident May 18th in Lincoln near Logan and Peoria Streets claimed the life of a passenger in a van, Christine Shaub, 66.

5 hours ago

Two food-related chains plan second Springfield locations, and one new eatery is also planned

First Watch, Seven Brew, Chick-fil-A.

2 weeks ago

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