Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Help for prevention

Bill to require coverage passes Senate

Local
2 years ago
Study: Removing sales tax on groceries hurts cities more than it helps families

Low-income Illinois families pay about $36 per year

Local
2 years ago
Spring safety tips for pedestrians and drivers

Let’s enjoy the beauty of spring while prioritizing the well-being of our community.

Local
2 years ago
UIS students take back the night

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

Local
2 years ago
As state continues to inventory lead pipes, full replacement deadlines are decades away

Lead pipes in public water systems and drinking fixtures have been banned in new construction since 1986, when Congress amended the Safe Drinking Water Act, but they are still in use across the U.S. and in Illinois. 

Business
2 years ago
Chamber welcomes new business to Springfield

Entrepreneur Kaia Griffin is a Southeast High School and Howard University graduate.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Illinois Senate passes bill capping monthly inhaler cost at $25

A proposal that passed out of the Illinois Senate Thursday night could cap the monthly cost of inhalers for people with health insurance.

Crime
2 years ago
Two South Grand locations searched over allegations of prostitution

Thursday morning saw the execution of searches at two South Grand Avenue locations in response to allegations of prostitution

Farmer uses drone to assess crops
Agriculture
2 years ago
Drones Take to the Sky, and They’re Altering Farming and Growing Food Forever

The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) estimates that between 1.6 and 1.8 million small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAVs) will be registered for recreational use by the end of 2024. Thanks to their advanced technology and extensive use in various industries, the United States leads the worldwide market for drones.

Local
2 years ago
Unregulated hemp: unintended consequences

News conf: Dangerous products are within easy reach of kids