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Documents from OEIG cases.
Business
1 year ago
State watchdog uncovers at least $7.2M in PPP fraud by state employees

Ongoing investigation has identified more than 275 cases of wrongdoing since 2022.

Lincoln and Mary statute near CVB visitor center
Local
2 years ago
Springfield awarded $225,500 grant to boost international tourism efforts

The state welcomed 2.16 million international visitors in 2023, a 39% increase from the previous year.

SIU School of Medicine
Business
2 years ago
SIU School of Medicine generates $1 billion economic impact in Illinois, supports 5,500 Jobs

The SIU System as a whole, delivers an economic impact of just under $4 billion.

Business
2 years ago
How Illinois will decide on spending $40M opioid settlement with Kroger

Part of a national agreement that requires grocery chain to pay $1.4B nationwide.

Local
2 years ago
Jury sees relentless ComEd job placement requests from Madigan co-defendant

McClain to Madigan’s son: ‘That’s what happens when you’re in this game’.

Horace Mann sign at Springfield, IL headquarters
Business
2 years ago
Horace Mann reports $34M profit in 3rd Qtr

The company posted revenue of $412.1 million in the period.

Local
2 years ago
CWLP earns 2024 Smart Energy Provider designation

The award recognizes CWLP’s excellence in energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, renewable energy, and environmental stewardship, along with its commitment to affordable electric service. 

Business
2 years ago
Federal government hands out $2.4 billion for 122 railroad projects including Springfield project

In Illinois, nearly $160 million will go toward consolidating Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s tracks through Springfield.

Local
2 years ago
$157M in federal funding announced for final segment of Springfield rail project

This phase includes rail improvements, track realignment, and the construction of a new Amtrak Station in Springfield.

Local
2 years ago
New Master Plan aims to revitalize downtown into a vibrant city center

There are two more in-person opportunities to learn more about the Master Plan.

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