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Business
2 years ago
Calculated bribe or ‘kiss up’ to Madigan? Corruption trial kicks off for former AT&T boss

Feds claim AT&T won big in Springfield only after hiring ex-Illinois House speaker’s political ally.

Education
2 years ago
Brighter Start?

Changes to state’s 529 program

Agriculture
2 years ago
The Mississippi River is running low again. It’s a problem for farmers moving beans and grain

About 60% of U.S. grain exports are taken by barge down the Mississippi to New Orleans, where the corn, soybeans and wheat is stored and ultimately transferred for shipment to other countries.

Road closed sign
Local
2 years ago
Road closures on 15th Street and MLK Drive

Work should be completed by Friday.

Local
2 years ago
Devoted dad stops in Springfield on 4,000-mile bike ride for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Riding 65 miles per day, six days a week, he aims to raise $5 million for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

The colonnade at UIS
Local
2 years ago
Student numbers at UIS remain stable, freshmen enrollment up

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – After the first 10 days of classes, University […]

Local
2 years ago
Springfield man gets 20 years in plea deal

Two other men, Kelton Galmore and Larry McClain Jr., were also charged with the murders.

Crime Stoppers
Local
2 years ago
50 trees cut down on East Lake Shore Dr., now Crime of the Week

The trees, which were around 6 years old and of various types, sustained damage amounting to over $10,000.00.  

Agriculture
2 years ago
Illinois Crop Progress Report

Corn and soybeans ahead of 5-year average