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Local
6 months ago
Rural mass transit continues increased usage in Sangamon County

“SMART” says it’s growing, and wants to continue to do so

This woman is wanted in a theft and forgery investigation
Crime
6 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help wanted identifying theft, forgery suspect

Woman used fake passport to withdraw $7,000 from a bank account

Will Oberg, UIS assistant baseball coach,
Sports
6 months ago
Oberg named UIS assistant baseball coach

Oberg started as a graduate assistant, attended UIS

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Local
6 months ago
AgeLinc: Don’t use Senior Farmers’ Market coupons

AgeLinc: Funding delay is to blame

Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
6 months ago
Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans

New requirements mandate state pay for a greater share of program

Business
6 months ago
Concern over small businesses in downtown Springfield closing

Leaders say help is available, while at least one business owner claims “empty promises”

Local
6 months ago
Unsightly properties top subject at Springfield City Council

City Alderman had a lot to ask regarding some eyesore properties in Springfield.

Local
6 months ago
One year after Massey death, one sheriff out, another in

Former sheriff said deputy “snapped,” current sheriff says she’s working on restoring public trust

Sangamon County Coroner Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Local
6 months ago
Sangamon County Coroner receives national accreditation for excellence in service

Jim Allmon’s office is the first in downstate Illinois to receive such accreditation

Soybeans damaged by dicambra herbicide
Agriculture
6 months ago
U of I drones detect soybean damage from Dicamba Drift at microscopic levels

High-tech cameras mounted on drones make detecting damage from the herbicide less difficult than before