woman receiving vaccine
Health & Wellness
4 days ago
Flu season is upon us

The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is offering flu vaccines starting September 23, at their main Springfield location at 2833 South Grand Avenue East.

Governor JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Tuesday in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park.
IL State News
4 days ago
As ICE and DHS enter Chicago, Pritzker says Trump is ‘losing it’

“You can’t take anything that he says seriously,” said Pritzker, to reporters in Oak Park Tuesday.

Tim Gleason, resigning Decatur City Manager
Local
4 days ago
Decatur City Manager announces resignation

No reason was given for Gleason’s pending departure.

Following presentations from each of four sub-committees of the Massey Commission, members met in small groups with attendees to further discuss the recommendations.
Local
4 days ago
Massey Commission shares final recommendations for change following Sonya’s death

Police-related recommendations, and improved race relations, were heavy on the committee’s minds Monday night.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association annual breakfast meeting in Springfield on Aug. 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
4 days ago
Amid backlash, Pritzker calls for leaders — especially Trump — to tone down rhetoric

Illinois Republicans say governor’s rhetoric is sowing more division.

Education
5 days ago
D-186 passes budget; Lanphier asst principal accused of hitting student

The district plans to use fund balance to resolve an $18 million deficit; Chris Hampsey is on “investigative leave.”

Pillsbury plant demolition
Local
5 days ago
UPDATED: The long-awaited demolition of the Pillsbury Plant is finally on the horizon

Demolition is scheduled to start this week, either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Becky Gabany, owner, ChangeBridge Consulting
Local
5 days ago
Becky Gabany joining 2025/2026 Obama Foundation Leaders

Becky Gabany joining 2025/2026 Obama Foundation Leaders

FILE - McDonald's restaurant signs are shown in in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Agriculture
5 days ago
McDonald’s plans $200 million investment to promote regenerative practices on US cattle ranches

The Chicago burger giant said the investment was its largest to date in support of regenerative agriculture in the U.S.

pumpkins and fall decorations
Local
5 days ago
Fall Harvest Festival October 11 & 12 at Lincoln Memorial Gardens

Experience the beauty of autumn at the Lincoln Memorial Gardens’ Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12.

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