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Crime
2 years ago
Coroner’s affidavit shows as many as 800 human remains could have been misidentified

No criminal charges have been filed against former Carlinville funeral director.

Local
2 years ago
Proposed ordinance banning camping criticized for criminalizing homelessness

The ordinance was up for emergency passage after a camper died from an overdose two weeks ago and another camper was run over last week.

Education
2 years ago
Bigger deficit greets D-186

Will district erase it as it did this year?

Local
2 years ago
Giannoulias Launches Teen Organ Donation Initiative

The idea is to get high school student leaders to recruit donors.

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Local
2 years ago
Massey Commission to hold first listening session

Approximately 200 applications were received from local residents interested in serving on the commission.

Local
2 years ago
Stop arm extensions installed on all 190 District school buses

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield Public Schools District 186 and its transportation […]

Local
2 years ago
Springfield officer receives Life Saving Award for treating stabbing victim

SPD said Graves sprang into action using combat gauze to treat the victim’s wound while keeping the individual calm.

Local
2 years ago
Election security and early voting options are priorities for Sangamon County

Last year, Sangamon County invested in new voting equipment.

Local
2 years ago
Women behind bars are often survivors of abuse

A new series of laws aims to reduce their sentences.

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Local
2 years ago
CWLP tree trimming FAQs

For its line clearance program, CWLP and its contractors use three main tree-trimming methods to redirect tree branches from power lines.