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Crime

5 months ago

Gun, drug arrest

Robert Kemp, 55,, faces charges.

Agriculture

5 months ago

Moeller on SNAP, Medicaid

State is trying to help, but House health approps chair says it’s all easier said than done.

Health & Wellness

5 months ago

RSV? What is it, who does it affect and how do you treat it?

Does the kiddo have a cough? It may be an infection of the lower respiratory system.
Time to go to the pediatrician and get the little one feeling better

Agriculture

5 months ago

A smashing time

Work off some frustration, help next year’s crop.

Health & Wellness

5 months ago

Botulism hits Illinois babies

ByHeart formula recalled.

Crime

6 months ago

Suspect from Springfield arrested for possession of narcotics and firearms

An investigation involving narcotic drugs, and firearms resulted in an arrest in Springfield.

Entertainment

6 months ago

Elephants, clowns, and BIG fun at the Ansar Shrine Circus

Family fun and a community backed weekend at the Ansar Shrine Circus.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

History

6 months ago

One of the most popular speeches in our nation is on display right here in Springfield, IL

“Four score and seven years ago…..” Sound familiar? Read the Gettysburg Address in Lincolns own hand!

FILE - U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García marches in the Mexican Independence Day Parade, Sept. 14, 2025, in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

IL State News

6 months ago

Illinois congressman forgoes reelection with eyebrow-raising move to place chief of staff on ballot

Garcia, 69, turned in his nominating petitions for the primary ballot on Monday, Oct. 27, the first day of the Illinois State Board of Elections filing period.