Planned Parenthood sign
Local
12 months ago
Planned Parenthood expanding service in Springfield, closing other clinics

Since Roe v Wade was overturned in 2022, PPIL reports a 47% increase in overall abortion care patients and an unprecedented number of out-of-state patients.

Doris Turner
Agriculture
12 months ago
Turner named chair of Senate Ag Committee for 104th General Assembly

Sen. Turner has served on the committee since 2021.

Health & Wellness
12 months ago
Sangamon County voters to decide on 708 Mental Health Board and tax levy

The proposed tax levy to fund the mental health board’s work could be as high as 0.15%, though the county board could set a lower rate.

Education
12 months ago
186’s teaching assistants say they are not paid a living wage

One says groceries are sometimes a luxury as TA’s watch paraprofessionals earn a big raise

Local
12 months ago
Homelessness, Garbage Pickup Discussed at Springfield City Council

Springfield, IL (Capitol City Now) Several issues were on the agenda for Tuesday night’s […]

IL State News
12 months ago
Dignity in Pay Act is now law

Eliminates sub-minimum wage for developmentally disabled

The colonnade at UIS
Education
12 months ago
UIS online bachelor’s degree programs ranks among the top 40 in the nation

At UIS, the most popular online degrees are in computer science, psychology and business administration.

Local
12 months ago
Coroner identifies man killed in South 8th Street fire

Preliminary autopsy results indicate the cause of death was smoke inhalation.

Thermometer in snow - temp around 0 degrees
Local
12 months ago
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY EXTENDED: Wind chills to 15 below

Cold Weather Advisory in effect through 6 a.m. Wednesday. Wind chills of 15 below possible.

Black and white of Lei Yixin's granite statue “The Stone of Hope”, part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. a national memorial located in West Potomac Park.
History
12 months ago
Springfield honors Martin Luther King Jr with day of reflection, service, and art

On Monday, Springfield will honor King’s enduring legacy with a series of events including a breakfast at the Crowne Plaza and readings of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech at the ALPLM.