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Local
2 years ago
Budget better for CWLP with a level payment plan 

You can avoid the peaks and valleys of seasonal electric and water usage.

Local
2 years ago
U.S.D.A. is requiring the testing of dairy cattle to reduce virus spread

Effective Monday, the U.S.D.A. is requiring the testing of dairy cattle for interstate movement as well as mandatory reporting of positive results to limit the virus’ spread.

Crime
2 years ago
All clear at Lincoln Memorial Hospital after bomb threat

Lincoln, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Nothing suspicious was found during a comprehensive search […]

Local
2 years ago
Area fire departments among 165 set to receive grant money to purchase small equipment

Multiple fire departments in Central Illinois are set to receive grants to purchase small equipment. The Office of the State Fire Marshall announced Friday that $4 million dollars in grants will be provided to 165 fire departments in the state.

Local
2 years ago
2 people killed in RV struck by train

Two people were killed when an RV was struck by a train in the eastern edge of Christian County on Thursday. The RV was struck by a train in the eastern edge of Christian County on April 25, 2024.

Crime
2 years ago
Springfield man gets 35 years after attempting to engage in sexual activity with minor

A Springfield man was sentenced on Tuesday to 35 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release.

Crime
2 years ago
Springfield man arrested at Austin Drive residence for manufacture of methamphetamine

A Springfield man is facing charges for the manufacture and delivery of methamphetamine and for resisting arrest.

Education
2 years ago
LLCC expands College for Kids program

The College for Kids program at Lincoln Land Community College is expanding this summer to offer more than 60 programs.  The program runs from June 10 – July 25 at the LLCC Springfield Campus.  

Education
2 years ago
Illinois College to receive $911K train nurses for rural healthcare settings

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin visited Illinois College in Jacksonville Thursday and announced the school will receive $911,000 to expand its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The money was secured through Congressionally Directed Spending, also known as an earmark.

Crime
2 years ago
Coroner IDs teen shot near Southeast High School

The identity of the 16-year-old shot near Southeast High School on Wednesday has been released. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon says autopsy findings confirm Keyon Day of Springfield died from multiple gunshot wounds.