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The downtown Springfield Christmas tree was officially illuminated Wednesday night.
Local
7 months ago
This tree is lit: Downtown Christmas tree is on for the holidays

There are more lights on this year’s tree.

The University of Illinois Springfield unveils jerseys for the new women's flag football program, that will start in 2027.
Sports
7 months ago
Women’s flag football coming to UIS

The first season will be in 2027.

City of Springfield seal
Local
7 months ago
Alderman explains demolition vote

Alderman Ralph Hanauer states why they chose the pricier option for the contractor to assist in demolition.

A press conference was held Wednesday at Navy Pier in Chicago to outline how Illinois will mark America's 250th birthday.
History
7 months ago
Plans in the works for Illinois to mark America’s 250th birthday

History, art, natural beauty, and more will be part of the state celebration.

Peggy Finley (left) and Peter Cadigan (right).
Crime
7 months ago
EMS workers accused of killing Earl Moore Jr. will be tried separately

Judge gives two weeks to prosecutors to decide who to try first.

Local
7 months ago
Springfield Police receives $56,000 for overtime, $3 million for co-responder program

Helps traffic enforcement and mental health initiative.

FILE - Greg Bovino, the chief patrol agent for the U.S. Border Patrol El Centro sector, center, stands with federal immigration agents near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Ill., Oct. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
IL State News
7 months ago
Appeals court weighs release of immigration detainees to electronic monitoring

Meanwhile, protesters, clergy and news orgs to end litigation over riot control weapons.

Leon and Mercedes Wells hold their newborn daughter Alena at their home in the Chicago suburb of Dolton, Ill. on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Vancleave)
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities

Wells, the Illinois mother, was admitted to a different hospital a week after giving birth, after experiencing shortness of breath.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs House Bill 767 at a Dec. 2 news conference in Chicago. He said the bill will protect Illinoisians using science-backed guidelines, rather than “junk science” used by the federal administration under the guidance of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (CNI photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Pritzker signs bill allowing Illinois to issue state-specific vaccine guidelines

The new law will allow the state to publish guidelines that differ from the CDC.

City of Springfield seal
Local
7 months ago
City Council approves building demo contract after much discussion

CORRECTED 5:54 A.M. 12/3/25 Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A contract to demolish […]

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