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Jen Boyer, after 14 years at Springfield Clinic, is now chief nursing executive at Memorial Health.
Local
2 months ago
Former Springfield Clinic leader moves to Memorial

Jen Boyer was acting CEO of Springfield Clinic for a time.

An electric plug lies on the solar panels. The concept of environmentally friendly solar energy.
Local
2 months ago
What happened to Illinois’ plug-in solar bill and does it have a future here?

Sponsor says the measure will come up again in fall veto session.

Hartford, Connecticut - February 1, 2025: Fans place bets at a Fanatics Sportsbook at the XL Center in the Connecticut state capital city of Hartford.
IL State News
2 months ago
Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets

Suit seeks to block new taxes and licensing requirements set for July 1.

Jimmy M., a compulsive gambler in recovery, hosts a podcast where he interviews other compulsive gamblers, their family members, addiction counselors and lawmakers. (Credit: Victor Hilitski for Illinois Answers Project)
IL State News
2 months ago
A growing community of recovering gamblers lifts each other up as formal resources lag

How a podcast and 12-step network are doing the work the state can’t, and where it falls short.

Vault 66 Pinball
Local
2 months ago
New downtown partnership aims to grow Springfield’s pinball scene

“I’m not much of a toe-dipping guy,” Nickell said. “If I like something, I tend to just jump right in.”

Local
2 months ago
Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom

State plans to hire hundreds of employees to meet federal requirements.

Singer performing on a colorful neon-lit stage in a sparkling blue sequined dress, holding a glittery microphone.
Local
2 months ago
Ticket bots, ‘predatory’ loans are in Pritzker’s crosshairs

Governor wants to make it easier for “families to just enjoy a night out.”

A man spends the last three dollars in his pocket playing a bar slot machine in downstate Golconda on June 4, and then leaves. (Credit: Julia Rendleman for Capitol News Illinois)
IL State News
2 months ago
Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’

People in Illinois lost more than $7.7 billion gambling last year. As lawmakers increasingly bet on gambling to pay the state’s bills, they have only spare change to treat compulsive gamblers.

Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Local
2 months ago
Honoring the best in small business

Fifth Street Renaissance, Resource One, Cured Catering, and ChangeBridge Consulting are all honored.

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