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Crime
1 year ago
UPDATE: One dead, two injured, following Springfield southeast side shooting

One died, two others were injured, and the investigation continues.

Jennifer Gill, Dist. 186 Superintendent
Education
1 year ago
D-186’s Gill makes retirement plans

Springfield Public Schools superintendent will serve one more year.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IL State News
1 year ago
Raoul sues Trump administration for access to crime victim funding

DOJ blocking distribution of funds to ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions

customer service
Local
1 year ago
A ‘customer service summit’ will be held in Springfield

“The WOW Effect” — The CILSA Summit is coming in October.

Different types of cryptocurrency
IL State News
1 year ago
Governor signs two ‘first-of-their-kind’ bills safeguarding crypto

Pritzker administration claims Trump administration is deregulating crypto, while Illinois protects consumers

Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill into law on Aug. 14, 2025, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 year ago
Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill

Pritzker signed hundreds of laws Friday.

cemetery
Local
1 year ago
Governor signs cemetery legislation crafted by two Springfield lawmakers

It clears up what was considered to be a confusing law about how cemetery boards are appointed.

Bubbles -- Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Bubbles — Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

A beautiful good girl who needs a lot of help from a dog parent or foster.

The round-leaved sundew plant in Illinois is listed as "threatened."
Agriculture
1 year ago
Research: IL has more than 300 “threatened, endangered” plant species

Environment stands to miss out on nutrient cycling, pollination.

Bobbin -- Meow Mobile's Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Bobbin — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

This itty bitty kitty is ready for your home — maybe with a brother or sister!

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