Local
2 years ago
Law enforcement honors those lost in the line of duty

Two died in the line of duty in Illinois in 2023

Business
2 years ago
Mayor Buscher, Chairman Van Meter and the State of Greater Springfield

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosted The State of Greater Springfield combining Mayor Misty Buscher’s State of the City address and Sangamon County Board Chairman, Andy Van Meter’s State of the County address.

Local
2 years ago
The Heart of Wes Barr Foundation continues the former sheriff’s legacy

Former Sangamon County Sherriff Wes Barr was known for his commitment to charities in the community, now a foundation in his name continues giving back.

Local
2 years ago
Guv on protests

Protests are fine if they don’t block others’ education

Nursing students in simulation lab
Education
2 years ago
Local nursing instructors among recipients for IBHE fellowships

Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – In an effort to retain well-qualified nursing faculty […]

Local
2 years ago
Illinois House and Senate meet on the field of play

The game went into extra innings, Final score 14-13.

Police lights
Crime
2 years ago
April’s Distracted Driving crackdown results

They say they gave out 46 citations for folks using a hand-held phone/device while driving and 32 Texting While Driving citations.

Crime
2 years ago
Cigarette theft is the Crime of the Week

When the employee turned around, the suspect jumped over the counter grabbing cartons of cigarettes.

Mario Treto, Jr.
Business
2 years ago
After 3 years, state poised to enforce law aiming to end lending discrimination

Nearly half a century later, many people in Illinois argue the federal CRA has failed to live up to its promise. Whether that’s because the law was too narrow in scope, or because the lending business itself has changed dramatically over the decades, urban metropolitan areas like Chicago are still plagued with crumbling neighborhoods where few lenders are willing to invest.

Education
2 years ago
UPDATE: D-186 confirms Lawrence closure

News broke at city council meeting