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State officials set off explosives to bring the old Chester Bridge down on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (Adam Gunther, Saluki Local Reporting Lab)
IL State News
1 month ago
In a flash, Southern Illinois history tumbles down

The 80-year-old Chester Bridge was imploded Monday, replaced by a modern structure.

Local
1 month ago
Springfield has nine public EV charging stations

Drivers will pay 26 cents / kWh.

FILE - The Harlem Globetrotters at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix Arizona USA August 11,2018.
Local
1 month ago
Harlem Globetrotters to return to Springfield

It’s part of the Globetrotters’ new “Rivalry Tour.”

Mike Murphy, CEO, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Local
1 month ago
Greater Springfield Chamber CEO talks Shoes, Brews, & Biz and more

After a weekend of fun here in Springfield, from car shows to a Cozy Dog eating contest. Where does Springfield go from here?

Gov. JB Pritzker announced in March an expansion of the state’s film tax credit at a news conference at the Cinespace Studio on Chicago’s West Side. (Credit: Casey Toner/Illinois Answers Project)
IL State News
1 month ago
Lights, camera, tax credits!

Illinois lawmakers give big boost to movie industry while academics claim the Hollywood giveaway is a bad deal for taxpayers.

Advocates rally for greater data center regulations at the Capitol in April 2026. Ultimately, lawmakers adjourned their spring session without taking action on the bill known as the POWER Act. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Local
1 month ago
Pritzker demands data center regulations during veto session

POWER Act failed to move before spring session ended.

Education
1 month ago
Best colleges in Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the colleges in Illinois using data from Niche.

Meyer Utility Structures in Clinton, IL.
Local
1 month ago
Meyer Utility Structures brings new jobs to Clinton with repurposed manufacturing site

The facility looks to add over a hundred jobs as time goes on.

San Jose, CA, USA - Apr 29, 2022: Exterior view of a Starbucks Coffee shop in San Jose, California. Starbucks Corporation is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves.
Business
1 month ago
Starbucks to shutter 250 stores in North America this week in 2nd wave of closings

Last September, Starbucks closed 627 stores in North America and Europe.

McDonald's arches
Business
1 month ago
McDonald’s plans $8.5 billion modernization by 2036

The Chicago burger chain also said it plans to introduce grilled chicken sandwiches and wraps and experiment with products like egg bites and bowls to meet the needs of customers who are seeking healthier options.

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