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Thanks to donors and the HSHS St. John's Hospital Foundation, parents of Children's Hospital patients got to "shop" for Christmas presents, many of which were in this conference room.
Local
2 days ago
St. John’s Foundation doesn’t stop after Christmas

Giving helps make HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital technology — and even Christmas — possible for patients.

A tornado caused damage in Long Creek Sunday.
IL State News
2 days ago
Potential tornadoes touch down in Macon County during volatile weather Sunday

At least two tornadoes in the area, followed by plummeting temperatures.

A screenshot of a video taken by the Wells family after Mercedes Wells gave birth to a baby, following being discharged from a hospital.
Health & Wellness
3 days ago
Mother’s traumatic labor experience sparks call for maternal health reform

Kelly’s health bill would require all hospitals to have a safe labor discharge plan, among other things.

The Illinois State Capitol is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
4 days ago
New laws: Illinois expands job-protected leave for parents with newborns in NICU

Laws also address AI in hiring, workplace transparency, organ donation leave, more.

A van hit the Baskin Robbins at MacArthur Blvd. and Laurel Tuesday afternoon.
Local
4 days ago
Baskin Robbins rebuilding on South MacArthur

A grand opening will be held in the Spring or Summer.

ECHL
Sports
5 days ago
Work stoppage halts ECHL, Bloomington Bison games

A strike notice was served earlier this week.

Springfield Police squad
Crime
5 days ago
Springfield resident arrested on drug, gun charges

Drugs, a gun, and cash allegedly found in the suspect’s home.

Former U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, in green to the right in the photo, takes part in a beam signing ceremony for the new Sangamon County Transportation Center.
Local
5 days ago
Republicans praise Davis on transportation center help; Davis says effort was bipartisan

Davis: “Extreme bipartisan support” is what made the project happen.

Legends Entertainment, near the new Scheels Sports Park, remains under construction.
Business
5 days ago
Restaurants announced for Legends Entertainment Complex

Construction on the complex continues.

The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
5 days ago
New Illinois laws bring major changes for workers, consumers, and businesses in 2026

From AI in hiring to healthcare coverage, new laws impact workers, consumers, and businesses.

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