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Aerial view of a suburban residential neighborhood with well-kept lawns, two-story houses, and a curved street.

Local

1 month ago

Are home prices going up in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how home prices are changing in 2026 in Springfield, IL.

Maid Rite has long been a staple along historic Route 66 in Springfield.

Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

1 month ago

Long before McDonald’s, Maid Rite pioneered the American drive-thru

“The original way — mustard, chopped onion, chopped pickles, scoop of ground beef … 1-2-3-4 this is what the Maid-Rite is. You made that in all of 15 seconds — I do 15 in a minute,” said Owner Sam Quasi.

Student, mental health and depression with anxiety, burnout and sad for exam results, fail or mistake while sitting outdoor. Young man, stress and tired and depressed on university or college campus

Local

1 month ago

New Mental Health Committee anticipates focusing on adolescent care

Chair: Adolescents of all races have some of the same mental health problems.

Mute swan swimming on dark rippling water, neck curved, orange beak with black facial patch.

Local

1 month ago

Endangered … for a different reason?

A bill would make the mute swan a target.

Local

1 month ago

UPDATE: Crews respond to crash on I-55 in Springfield

Injuries are said to be minor.

Democratic Rep. Thaddeus Jones speaks on the House floor on his way to passing a pair of bills to regulate the homeowner and auto insurance industries. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

Local

1 month ago

Insurance regulation bills clear General Assembly

Pritzker says he’ll sign legislation to regulate auto, homeowners insurance rates.

Local

1 month ago

Lawmakers approve bill to regulate e-bikes, scooters

Speed limits and age restrictions part of new limits.

Local

1 month ago

‘Mamma Mia!’ takes the stage at The Muni

Performances the next two weekends at The Muni.

Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, speaks on the House floor May 27. His bill would make Illinois the third state to regulate frontier AI models. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

Local

1 month ago

Illinois lawmakers pass landmark AI accountability bill

The measure aims to promote accountability among the most powerful AI models.

State Sen. Dale Fowler watches Gov. JB Pritzker’s State of the State speech on Feb. 18, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

IL State News

1 month ago

State Sen. Dale Fowler says he’ll step down at end of legislative session

The Harrisburg Republican has served his southern Illinois district for a decade.

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