Gabrielle Lyon, Ph.D., chair of the Illinois 250 Coalition, unveils a "Passport to Illinois" Wednesday, February 11, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Local
3 days ago
‘Passport to Illinois’ now available as America’s 250’s birthday begins

56 areas and pieces of history are featured — including Springfield.

Rochester Rockets
Local
4 days ago
Teachers, parents voice concerns over proposed cuts to Rochester schools

In January, district leaders announcedĀ just over $3 million in cutsĀ as part of a deficit reduction plan.

Ball Chatham Schools logo on a district building
Local
4 days ago
Ball-Chatham School District asking voters to approve $110 million referendum

Lamon said some buildings have gotten so bad that they’ve struggled to keep classrooms warmer than 50 degrees in the winter.

Local
5 days ago
State lawmakers want to accelerate school funding increases

School funding has increased each of the last number of years, but some lawmakers say they’re still not fully-funded.

Local
6 days ago
District 186 likely to renew farm lease

Land is worth up to $6.3M.

Local
6 days ago
UI researcher: Our environment can accelerate our age

Access to health care, exercise, healthy food can make a difference.

Health
Local
1 week ago
IL bill could create IDPH health misinformation response unit, offer public health literacy grants

The proposal also calls on the Illinois State Board of Education to work with the Department of Public Health to create guidance for schools to teach health literacy in comprehensive health courses.

A Springfield Figure Skating Club member takes to the ice at the Nelson Center.
Sports
1 week ago
Before sunrise, Springfield Figure Skating Club chases big dreams on the ice

The Springfield Figure Skating Club is hosting its showcase, “Spotlight On Ice: Hits and Heroes,” next month.

U of I
Local
1 week ago
Two businesses partnered with U of I receive state funding through Innovation Voucher Program

Awardees in 2025 span industries including artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, health and life sciences, clean energy, food and agriculture innovation, and advanced materials.

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