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Local
11 months ago
State touts consecutive months of metro area job gains, including in Springfield

The Springfield area has seen 21 consecutive months of job growth, according to the state.

A 2023 storm caused extensive home damage in parts of Springfield, including trees falling on homes. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
11 months ago
Insurance industry opposes regulation, blames inflation, climate change for rate hikes

Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s 27% homeowners rate hike.

Local
11 months ago
Today’s the day to save $ on gasoline

Circle K offers Inner Circle members 40-cent break.

The new Route 66 donut sign was the subject of a ribbon-cutting Wednesday outside Mel-o-Cream on 6th Street.
Local
11 months ago
Get your kicks with donuts on Route 66

New donut-themed Route 66 sign debuts outside Mel-o-Cream on Sixth.

Local
11 months ago
Car insurance rates in Illinois August 2025

Way compiled statistics on car insurance in Illinois.

Nexstar Media Group
Business
11 months ago
Nexstar Media Group buying Tegna in deal worth $6.2 billion

In this area, Nexstar owns WCIA-TV in Champaign/Springfield, and WCIX-TV in Springfield.

The Red Robin in Springfield will be closing Friday, Aug. 22.
Local
11 months ago
Red Robin to close lone Springfield location

The restaurant’s last day will be Aug. 22.

Different types of cryptocurrency
IL State News
11 months ago
Governor signs two ‘first-of-their-kind’ bills safeguarding crypto

Pritzker administration claims Trump administration is deregulating crypto, while Illinois protects consumers

Popcorn
Business
11 months ago
Del’s Popcorn Shop closing Springfield location

One of America’s oldest popcorn shops is closing its Springfield doors.

Governor JB Pritzker signs several union-backed bills at the Springfield AFL-CIO headquarters.
Local
11 months ago
On Republican Day at the State Fair, Pritzker signs workers’ protection bills at Springfield union office

Labor leaders and Democrats claim President Trump is trying to do away with worker protections.

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