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The Springfield Art Association and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum are seeking proposals for mural artwork for the newly remodeled lobby of the Sangamon County Building.  The theme is Abraham Lincoln. 

Illinois bond ratings are improving. Moody’s Analytics changed its outlook on the bonds from “stable” to “positive” Tuesday. Comptroller Susana Mendoza says bond rating agencies notice when the state puts more money toward the Rainy Day Fund and the Pension Stabilization Fund.

An Illinois State Police squad car was struck by a Springfield man on Interstate 55 Saturday night. ISP troopers were investigating a traffic crash south of Litchfield when a squad car was struck by a Toyota driven by 76-year-old Fred Stewart of Springfield.

Franklin L. R. Frohn, 90, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, […]

Sarah “Sadie” T. Stevens, 96, of Springfield, died on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at […]

Harold L. “Lee” Milner, 78, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, […]

August 5, 1927 – April 13, 2024 Americo “Mack” Gaio, Jr., 96, of Springfield, […]

August 3, 1961 ~ April 20, 2024 (age 62) Samuel Lester Rogers, 62, of […]

A threatening 911 call prompted an evacuation at the Illinois State Capitol Monday just before 1 p.m.

December 19, 1997 – April 16, 2024 Detarius Latrave’re Haynes 26, departed this life […]