Sen. Chapin Rose
Local
2 years ago
Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development 

Deal brokered by governor’s office also creates state funds for training first responders.

Sports
2 years ago
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes kick off season against Pistol Shrimp

The Shoes face off in the opener against the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp out of Peru, Illinois

ALPLM
History
2 years ago
A 19th century flag disrupts leadership at ALPLM and prompts a state investigation

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is once again under the spotlight after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag whose description as a rare banner marking Illinois’ 1818 admission to the Union is disputed.

Wild turkey
Local
2 years ago
More than 17,000 turkeys harvested in Illinois during spring turkey season

One hundred turkeys were harvested in Sangamon County during the season.

Bellatrix
Pet of the Week
2 years ago
Meet Bellatrix – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

ellatrix is a beautiful black house panther with an adorable white patch on her chest. She arrived at Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center on May 10 as an owner surrender through no fault of her own.

Local
2 years ago
Meet Suzie – Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

Suzie has the unfortunate distinction of being the longest resident at Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Hundreds gather for Memorial Day Service

Camp Butler is one of the 14 National Cemetaries established by Abraham Lincoln during his presidency.

Local
2 years ago
State budget goes to House

Two Dems join all Republicans against in Senate

Local
2 years ago
Session goes into next week

Senate in Sunday, House out until Tuesday

Health Insurance
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Health insurance changes targeting ‘utilization management,’ more will head to governor

Pritzker first announced the initiative during his budget address