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A Springfield firefighter stands watch at a fire at Mervis Recycling, 1100 S. 9th, Springfield.
Local
2 months ago
Fire continues at recycling plant near downtown Springfield

A cause has not been officially disclosed.

Vintage signs and artifacts line the walls and floors of Ace Sign Company.
Local
2 months ago
Memories of the Mother Road at Ace Sign Co. Rt. 66 Museum

The Ace Sign Co., and Route 66 Museum, is now housed inside an old 1952 Sears Warehouse.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act into law in Chicago on July 6, 2026, surrounded by lawmakers and advocates. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Local
2 months ago
Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks

The law builds on legislation passed in California and New York to create a state-driven national standard.

FILE - In this June 26, 2019, file photo, the company logo graces the side of a Delta Air Lines jetliner at Denver International Airport in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
IL State News
2 months ago
Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago

The FAA said it would investigate the incident.

State Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) speaks during a July 1, 2026 press conference at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Local
2 months ago
Turner: ‘We are prepared’ if downtown tourism or medical district expansion bills are called during veto or special sessions

Proposals to expand tourism and BOS Center, and to expand “Mid-Illinois Medical District.”

Local
2 months ago
Cannabis overhaul is now law

The legislation also takes aim at intoxicating hemp.

Business
2 months ago
The leaders of tomorrow are leading today

“40 under 40” are listed.

An example of a Phenix Salon Suites location.
Local
2 months ago
Salon chain wants to add more Illinois franchise locations, including in Springfield

A location in Springfield is to be determined.

A sign provides notice for a public meeting of the Hoffman Estates Plan Commission to discuss rezoning the 186-acre property at Higgins Road and Route 59. The developer notified the village on July 1 that it would withdraw the rezoning request after community backlash. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
2 months ago
Developer withdraws rezoning request for controversial data center in Hoffman Estates

The project conjured statewide questions about the role of neighboring communities in data center decisions.

Workers with USIC identify areas for fiber optic lines while trying to beat the heat.
Local
2 months ago
How outdoor workers have dealt with the recent high temperatures

“If you feel like you’re doing too much, then get in the truck with the air on, get some water, take breaks,” Patterson said.

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