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IL State News
5 months ago
Champaign imposes temporary alcohol restrictions ahead of Illini Elite Eight game

Mayor issues emergency order to promote public safety, limit glass containers, and restrict deliveries near campus.

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
5 months ago
Junk fees, child torture, tipped wage proposals among bills to clear committee

More than 150 measures have moved thus far as House deadline approaches.

Copies of the Illinois Times are on display at the Capitol Media Group studios.
Business
5 months ago
Local for-profit newspapers become not-for-profits next week

A number of print publications across the country are becoming not-for-profit entities.

Local
5 months ago
New leader for Downtown Springfield, Inc.

Jay Shanle has been interim executive director since February.

A farmer applies fertilizer to his field.
Agriculture
5 months ago
Rising fertilizer costs could negatively effect local famers

If prices continue to rise, this could cause a problem in next year’s growing season.

Business
5 months ago
Republican senators: Help businesses, keep our kids in IL

Their theme: Don’t leave here. Live here!

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions from reporters during Agriculture Day at the Illinois Capitol on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
5 months ago
Lawmakers advance Pritzker’s cell phone ban, social media regulations

Bill expanding 4-year degrees at community colleges progresses after facing opposition last year.

Rep. Nabeela Syed, sponsor of a prescription drug board bill, speaks at a committee meeting Tuesday, March 25. Although the bill faced many concerns from lawmakers, it passed out of committee pending an amendment. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
5 months ago
Prescription drug price control bill passes first committee hurdle

But sponsor says she is negotiating another amendment.

Lincoln Library - Springfield's Public Library
Local
5 months ago
Local libraries struggle to afford digital content, push for new legislation

“There was a John Grisham book that came out a few years ago that I could, as a private citizen, go on Amazon and buy the electronic copy for $9.99,” Meyer said. “It cost the library $89.99, and we could only check it out 26 times.”

The former King's Daughters Home in Springfield was damaged by fire.
Local
5 months ago
Owner pushes forward after fire damages historic King’s Daughters Home

Owner Yolonda Rice will lead a renovation of the house for nursing students and travel nurses, offering an affordable and supportive place to stay.

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