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Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw-worm fly, or screw-worm for short, is a species of parasitic fly that is well known for the way in which its larvae (maggots) eat the living tissue.
Agriculture
4 weeks ago
New World Screwworm raises concerns for livestock producers, but not food safety

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has implemented several measures to combat the screwworm, including quarantines and increased monitoring in affected areas. When a confirmed case is identified, officials establish a containment zone and intensify eradication efforts.

Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln, IL
Local
1 month ago
Community leaders react to Logan Correctional Center closure

The new IDOC facility will be built in Crest Hill. It will cost $1 billion and will hold 800 women and 1,500 men.

Rep. Camille Lilly, right, testifies before a House committee for passage of a bill calling for an audit of the federal 340B drug pricing program in Illinois. Also testifying were Peter Fotos, left, of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, and John Conrad of the Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
1 month ago
Lawmakers at the end of session try to appease both sides in drug pricing controversy

Bills address operation of federal 340B drug pricing program in Illinois.

Front of Shea's shop along Route 66, blue trim, large windows with decals; two men approach the entrance.
Local
1 month ago
4 generations later, Bill Shea’s legacy lives on at Shea’s Gas Station Museum

A state grant helped provide some sprucing up and a wayside information board for current curator Randy Pickett, who bought Shea’s Gas Station Museum in 2017.

Ameren Illinois logo
Local
1 month ago
Taylorville chosen as first community in Ameren Illinois’ new Energize Your Town program

Mayor Bruce Berry said Ameren first approached city leaders about the concept more than a year ago.

Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, speaks on the Senate floor on May 29, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
1 month ago
Glock ban, prescription drug board among measures that stall in final days

Bills likely to be discussed throughout the summer for possible revival in veto session.

Brass balance scale with two hanging pans, symbolizing justice and fairness on a white background.
Local
1 month ago
Law firm expansion headlines downtown business moves

Haxel Law expands, ISP Heritage Foundation moves.

Man in a navy jacket speaks to reporters outside a medical clinic, microphones in front labeled Capitol City Now.
Local
1 month ago
Pritzker to suspend tax breaks for data centers, urging more discussion

The governor cited growing impacts on energy affordability and water resources.

Local
1 month ago
Illinois bill limits how social media companies can target feeds to children

The measure passed with unanimous support in both chambers.

The St. Patrick's Day parade in Springfield gives a check for $10,000 in proceeds to the Downtown Springfield Heritage Foundation, who is in turn giving the money to the new "My Heart's Downtown" initiative.
Local
1 month ago
From shamrocks to hearts: Where proceeds from the St. Patrick’s Day parade are going this year

“My Heart’s Downtown” says their efforts are already working.

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