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Ribbon cutting kicks of first Farmers Market of the season.
Local
6 months ago
Ribbon Cutting kicks off the 2026 Illinois Product Farmers Market Thursday night

The Illinois Product Farmers Market officially opened its 2026 season Thursday evening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

Customers and utility watchdogs took to Daley Plaza with signs and chanting to denounce Peoples Gas’ January rate hike request. The April 1, 2026, demonstration drew over 100 participants. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
6 months ago
Cut with ‘an axe’: Watchdogs, AG call for massive cuts to Peoples Gas rate request

Testimony filed by the attorney general’s office urged regulators to slash the entire hike and return $4M to customers.

Horace Mann sign at Springfield, IL headquarters
Local
6 months ago
Horace Mann: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Horace Mann expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.20 to $4.50 per share.

WAND-TV is based in Decatur
Local
6 months ago
Sale of WAND-TV to major media company complete

Five televisions sold to Gray for $80 million.

Parking in downtown Springfield
Local
6 months ago
Proposed parking fine increases could impact Downtown Springfield drivers

Under the proposed changes, the fine for exceeding the posted limit would increase to $20.

Getting diesel gasoline
Local
6 months ago
Diesel fuel surges over $6 per gallon as prices continue to skyrocket

Fuel remains one of the highest operating costs in the industry, only second to labor costs.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Jay Shanle, Downtown Springfield, Inc., Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter, Mayor Misty Buscher, State Sen. Doris Turner, State Rep. Mike Coffey
Local
6 months ago
Mayor vetoes STAR ordinance, gets blowback

Ald. Williams accuses Buscher of being dishonest; Ald. Notariano reiterates disapproval of proposed “unelected” tourism district board.

Shelf of assorted party-size snack bags on supermarket shelves, including Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos-style brands.
Local
6 months ago
Frito-Lay warehouse project on hold

McCrady says market for salty snacks is down.

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