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A conceptual image of a domed Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights. (Courtesy of the Chicago Bears)
IL State News
5 months ago
Bears stadium package has ‘positive momentum’ in Springfield, but not in end zone

Illinois lawmakers say progress has been made, but hurdles remain.

Carlos Ortega speaks to the Springfield Rotary Club.
Local
5 months ago
Ortega no longer DSI executive director

DSI said the departure was a mutual decision.

Someone reportedly threw a brick through the front door of Daisy Jane's in Springfield late Sunday night.
Crime
5 months ago
Springfield business broken into, cash register stolen

While the thief only took the cash register, Johnson said it was an emotional experience for her and her daughter. 

Business
5 months ago
Insurance business to start grant program

Cheri Plummer’s CLP Insurance Solutions will take a portion of whatever profits she makes this year and put them toward a grant program payable in 2027.

FILE - A SNAP EBT information sign is displayed outside of a convenience store in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
IL State News
5 months ago
A judge says she’ll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients

The federal government said the previous ruling did not apply to its latest demands.

Alstat Wood Productions sits along Illinois 127 Feb. 12, 2026 in Du Quoin, Illinois, where five of the men detained were working.
IL State News
5 months ago
ICE agents detain five men on their way to work at a Du Quoin sawmill

This marks one of the first reported mass ICE enforcement actions this far south in Illinois.

liquor store
Local
5 months ago
New liquor control and compliance portal launched by ILCC

Licensees are encouraged to register their ILogin account by February 18th.

MCL Restaurant & Bakery, 2151 Wabash Ave. in Springfield, closed as of Feb. 13.
Local
5 months ago
Chain restaurant’s Springfield location closes

It’s not clear why the restaurant closed.

FILE - Fire destroyed or heavily damaged several buildings on East Adams St. in Springfield in 2024.
Local
5 months ago
Owner of Adams St. building heavily damaged by fire to seek TIF funds for facade work

Owner was turned down for historic preservation tax credits.

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