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Education
1 year ago
Budzinski applauds release of $5.5 billion in withheld education funds

Following the letter, the administration first released $1.3 billion for 21st Century Community Learning Centers on July 21.

This home at 541 E. Black Ave. in Springfield is the former home of cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post.
Local
1 year ago
Cereal heiress’ home could be landmarked

Marjorie Merriweather Post spent early years at 541 E. Black Ave.

Oliver Bayless suffered injuries during his birth in May, 2018, leading to his death the following February.
Local
1 year ago
Jury awards $17 million to Macon County family following death of infant son

The lawsuit was connected to care the mother received, and which allegedly led to the boy’s death

Springfield Police squad
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield Police targets retail theft in recent operation

Seven people were arrested between July 24 and July 25 at TJX-owned stores.

The Double Black Diamond Solar project, near Auburn.
Local
1 year ago
SSGA signs ‘Community Benefit Agreement’ with solar company

$5 million will be spent by Swift Current energy over the next 20 years for various community initiatives

Local
1 year ago
A year after Massey killing, a community takes stock

Springfield police say they already investigate potential new hires.

Local
1 year ago
Postal problems are the focus of a roundtable discussion

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) examines labor, late delivery, and Saturdays.

Crime
1 year ago
Guv signs two gun bills into law

Now mandated :tracing, safe storage

Illinois State Police squad
IL State News
1 year ago
State Police use grant money to help combat car thefts, car hijacking

225 vehicles were recovered by Illinois State Troopers that were listed as “stolen and/or hijacked.”

Local
1 year ago
Gas prices went down in Illinois last week. Here’s why

GasBuddy says it’s always monitoring oil prices, but will also keep an eye on any impacts hurricanes may have.