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Local
1 month ago
New leader for Downtown Springfield, Inc.

Jay Shanle has been interim executive director since February.

A farmer applies fertilizer to his field.
Agriculture
1 month ago
Rising fertilizer costs could negatively effect local famers

If prices continue to rise, this could cause a problem in next year’s growing season.

Business
1 month ago
Republican senators: Help businesses, keep our kids in IL

Their theme: Don’t leave here. Live here!

Lincoln Greens Golf Course
Local
1 month ago
Man dead after ‘tragic accident’ at Springfield golf course

“It was a shocking piece of news — terrible and shocking,” said Chief Patrick Murphy.

YMCA Logo
Education
1 month ago
High Schoolers help elementary students ‘RYse’ with YMCA

Elementary students learned the “High School Life” from SHG Seniors.

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch presents his bill to limit where federal immigration centers can be placed in Illinois to a House committee on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
1 month ago
Illinois House committee advances bill banning immigration detention centers near homes, schools

The bill comes months after Broadview facility became focal point of Midway Blitz.

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions from reporters during Agriculture Day at the Illinois Capitol on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
1 month ago
Lawmakers advance Pritzker’s cell phone ban, social media regulations

Bill expanding 4-year degrees at community colleges progresses after facing opposition last year.

Rep. Nabeela Syed, sponsor of a prescription drug board bill, speaks at a committee meeting Tuesday, March 25. Although the bill faced many concerns from lawmakers, it passed out of committee pending an amendment. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
1 month ago
Prescription drug price control bill passes first committee hurdle

But sponsor says she is negotiating another amendment.

Illinois State University Redbirds
Sports
1 month ago
Kinziger’s 16 help Illinois State take down Dayton 61-55 in NIT quarterfinals

ISU now plays Abilene Christian Friday night.

Springfield is close to being in an "enhanced" risk area for severe weather.
Local
1 month ago
NWS: Severe weather possible Thursday afternoon, followed by much colder temperatures

Severe weather followed by a 30-50 degree drop in temperatures by Friday morning.

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