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Local
1 year ago
Controversy continues over the Springfield City Clerk seat

Calvin Christian III filed the motion, which alleges the appointment is unlawful and Redpath’s vote for himself to assume the City Clerk’s office is improper influence.

Planned Parenthood sign
Local
1 year 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
1 year ago
Turner named chair of Senate Ag Committee for 104th General Assembly

Sen. Turner has served on the committee since 2021.

Health & Wellness
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Dignity in Pay Act is now law

Eliminates sub-minimum wage for developmentally disabled

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Education
1 year 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
1 year ago
Coroner identifies man killed in South 8th Street fire

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

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Local
1 year 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.