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Local
1 year ago
CWLP tree trimming FAQs

For its line clearance program, CWLP and its contractors use three main tree-trimming methods to redirect tree branches from power lines.

Local
1 year ago
City of Springfield Administrative Offices and Lincoln Library closed for Labor Day

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

Local
1 year ago
New (interim) sheriff in town

Coroner steps in by statute

Agriculture
1 year ago
Sweaty corn is making it even more humid

So much corn is grown in the Midwest, and it all reaches the stage of evapotranspiration at around the same time leading to a surge in humidity.

Business
1 year ago
Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions 

‘State of the Unions’ study shows public sector unions shrink following 2018 Janus decision.

Crime
1 year ago
Springfield restaurant owner will do prison time for fraudulent loan applications

Hernandez-Lopez was aware of falsified documents submitted to loan providers and acted to conceal the fraudulent nature of the documents.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program

Law aimed at helping people experiencing crisis was originally set to go live in 2022.

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Crime
1 year ago
Sister of murder suspect arrested in McClinton shooting case

Daniels was arrested for conspiracy to commit murder and aggravated battery.

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Crime
1 year ago
Man accused of murdering DCFS worker found guilty, but mentally ill

Diedre Silas was killed while making a home visit in Thayer in 2022.