FILE-Demolition workers stand outside the former Pillsbury Plant in Springfield in Late-October, 2026.
Local
3 months ago
Demolition of the Pillsbury Plant is still marching forward

Down goes the Pillsbury Mills plant that used to once stand in Springfield.

Prairie Farms fat free milk
IL State News
3 months ago
Prairie Farms recalls fat free milk over cleaning agent concern

The milk was sold in parts of Illinois and Wisconsin, but not likely in Springfield.

WICS/WRSP Meteorologist Matt Bednar
Local
3 months ago
WICS Meteorologist promoted to mornings

The change comes as another meteorologist leaves the station.

Protesters hold up signs at a rally outside the Illinois Capitol in January 2025 protesting federal government cuts pushed by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
Local
3 months ago
Trump cuts could shrink Illinois economy by $10B: report

Cuts target Medicaid, infrastructure and all levels of education.

Ameren Illinois says that natural gas storage fields, like this one in Glasford, help insulate its consumers from high supply prices during peak demand in winter. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Local
3 months ago
Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January

The ICC approved a $73 million rate increase for the utility.

Amazon electric vehicle
Local
3 months ago
Pritzker signs bill increasing weight limit for electric, hydrogen trucks

Some argue this law would put an unfair burden on downstate counties that have more roads and bridges.

A traveler checks the status of her flight at the O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
IL State News
3 months ago
Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after snowstorm

About 300 flights into and out of O’Hare had been canceled by early evening, while about 1,600 had been delayed, according to the tracking site FlightAware.

Holiday Guide
3 months ago
‘Giving Tree Donation Drive’ benefits Animal Protective League

Special Giving Trees available at local businesses.

safety
Holiday Guide
3 months ago
Illinois Department of Revenue shares tips for safe holiday online shopping

With more Illinoisans shopping online each year, the threat of cybercrime continues to grow.

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