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Stickers advertise tourism attractions in southern Illinois. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Sonya Dymova)

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Travelers flocked to the ‘Middle of Everything’ last year, generating over $88 billion in economic impact

The state welcomed 115 million visitors who spent over $50 billion.

A sign shows the parties involved in construction on the north wing of the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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Illinois Capitol renovations ‘a few months behind,’ set to wrap up this winter

Architect of the Capitol Andrea Aggertt says the project will be within the $350M budget.

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Much work to do on police / community relations, says Springfield Black Lives Matter leader

Sunshine Clemons: SPD “transparency portal” must be improved.

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Katin Houser throws 3 TD passes and runs for a score as Illinois beats UAB 42-23 in season opener

It was opening night for the Illini and their new 17,315-square-foot videoboard on the south side of Gies Memorial Stadium, billed the largest in college football.

Members of the Sangamon County Board and county officials watch Tuesday, September 1 as consultant Bill Krueger speaks to them via Zoom.

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Speaking out for, and against, new county hotel-motel tax

A county board claimed businesses “rolling up the sidewalks” and “vagrants” are being detrimental to the project.

A water main section was waited on the ground as crews worked on a break at 5th and Monroe Friday, Aug. 28.

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1 month ago

Water main break floods Springfield bar hours before grand opening

The Bus Stop was set to open on Aug. 28.

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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1 month ago

Illinois receives 12th credit rating upgrade since Pritzker took office

S&P, Moody’s provide higher credit ratings following FY27 budget.

Memorial Medical Center with the former Reisch Brewery.

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SIU’s brewery beginnings being celebrated

“Beer, Brats, & Beginnings”

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U.S. Attorney’s Office warns of phone spoofing scam

Scammers spoof official telephone numbers to deceive and defraud individuals.

Players in the Women's Professional Baseball League visit with one of the patients of HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital Thursday, September 3.

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1 month ago

WPBL players visit children’s hospital

Employees and kids were excited about the visit.

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