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State Senator Doris Turner (right) watches a community gardener tend to her plot at the Illinois State Fairground Community Garden. She tasted a freshly-grown pea plant.
Local
1 month ago
Bloom where you’re planted; Celebrating a bumper crop of community gardens in Illinois

“It reminds us where our food comes from, encourages healthy lifestyles, and creates opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together.”

Early childhood education
Local
2 months ago
IL Department of Early Childhood officially launches Wednesday

State officials have worked with teachers, parents, providers and stakeholders to design the best framework for the agency.

Flock safety police law enforcement license plate reader setup outside to help catch vehicle speeders.
Local
2 months ago
Springfield City Council may extend contract for license plate readers

“It’s a very impactful tool,” said Behl. “One of the most impactful tools that we have.”

veterinarian
Local
2 months ago
Local Veterinarian urges pet owners to take precautions during holiday heat wave

Pet owners may underestimate how quickly animals can overheat, particularly during periods of high heat and humidity, Peterson said.

Route 66 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
Local
2 months ago
‘Miles of Smiles’ this year’s Illinois State Fair theme

“Miles of Smiles” celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

Storm clouds over Springfield, IL.
Local
2 months ago
Governor Pritzker declares 11 Illinois counties disaster areas

The disaster proclamation takes effect immediately.

A vote-by-mail drop box is pictured in Sangamon County, blocks away from the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Crime
2 months ago
Vermilion County woman sentenced for voting twice in federal election

Brenda Knuth, 61, was sentenced on June 26 to 3 years probation and ordered to pay a $2,500 fine. 

Kimberly Yeley, magnet program coordinator and Jennifer Bond, vice president and chief nursing officer, Springfield Memorial Hospital
Local
2 months ago
Springfield Memorial earns ‘Elite Designation’ for nursing

Memorial says only two percent of hospitals nationwide have received five consecutive “Magnet” designations.

St. John's Hospital
Local
2 months ago
HSHS opens new surgery clinic in Springfield

HSHS Medical Group General Surgery-Springfield is located on the 5th floor of 301 N. 8th Street. 

Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill into law. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Local
2 months ago
Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition

Law banning interchange fees also pushed back to at least next year.

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