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Woman with short dark hair and lime-green earrings speaks on a stage in front of dark curtains, looking to the side.
Local
3 weeks ago
Lawmaker’s diagnosis: autism

Rep. Stava’s announcement comes during Neurodivergent Appreciation Month.

Healthcare planning
Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
Experts: Planning healthcare decisions crucial

“Life is unpredictable, and it is so important to start the conversations with your family and your loved ones, so in the event something happens, they know that they are making the right decisions and the decisions you would want on your behalf,” Geer said.

Kwain Karrick (left) and Hollie Bracco remain held in the Sangamon County Jail as of Friday, April 17.
Crime
4 weeks ago
Parents face charges after 4 kids found alone in unsanitary Springfield home

According to the department, the home was full of trash, animal waste, and bugs.

State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado speaks on the House floor on Wednesday, April 15. (Capitol News Illinois phot by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
4 weeks ago
Latin American history, pet custody bills advance in Springfield ahead of deadline

Lawmakers moving dozens of measures as legislature enters final 6-week stretch.

Officials from the Department of Central Management Services testify before the legislative Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability about expected cost increases next year in the state employee group health insurance system. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Costs of state employee health benefits continue steep rise

Overall cost of health plans expected to rise 9%, to $4.6 billion.

Walking
Local
1 month ago
Taking a walk is just as good for your mind

The program is the first regional walking challenge organized by Memorial Health.

Local
1 month ago
Kincaid residents concerned about lead levels in water

“It’s not every house, and it’s just a lot of old galvanized lines, old lines,” Pezze said. “And the requirement from EPA was don’t just send a letter to them people send it to everyone.” 

TNR provides a humane method of overpopulation management. When stray cats are left to overpopulate in the wild, infant mortality increases.
Local
1 month ago
Local TNR programs provide humane solution to stray cat overpopulation

TNR, or trap-neuter-return, allows a cat to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, given an ear tip, and returned to where they were originally trapped.

IL State News
1 month ago
Get Covered Illinois launches “Tax Time Easy Enrollment” program for uninsured residents

Illinois residents can now enroll in health insurance through their tax filing process.