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The Logan County board met this week.
Local
3 months ago
Logan County approves 12-month moratorium for large-scale data centers

Six board members supported to year-long moratorium, while four others felt the county needed the proposed data center for economic benefit.

"Multiple community members came together and made this happen for the people."
Local
3 months ago
First class graduates from Springfield’s Minority Business Institute

Ethan Posey, director of community relations for the City of Springfield, led the charge for the new initiative. He already has a waiting list of people wanting to join the next session of the institute.

Speaker at a podium delivering a speech; wearing a navy blazer, teal check shirt, gray bow tie, and a green awareness ribbon, with blue curtains in the background.
Local
3 months ago
All these years later, AIDS still a Black ‘epidemic’

Senator calls for equitable funding.

Row of cars parked along a city street, viewed from the curb with buildings in the background.
Local
3 months ago
Council doubles fines for parking violations

Ald. Williams is concerned this will drive people away.

Robotic hand holding a glowing AI 'Accelerated' sign against a dark blue background—tech AI theme.
Local
3 months ago
Bill takes on algorithmic pricing

Two customers may pay different prices for the same product.

Woman with braided hair speaking into a microphone, wearing a blue top, in a neutral setting.
Local
3 months ago
Three students will lead D-186 school kids

One from each high school will succed a single student trustee.

Champaign Memorial Stadium.
Sports
3 months ago
Illinois Athletics rolls out new gameday parking routes for 2026 football season

Starting approximately three and a half hours before kickoff, fans will be required to follow designated routes to their assigned parking lots.

paid family leave
Local
3 months ago
Illinois paid leave push gains momentum amid national expansion efforts

Advocates say Illinois could become the next state to adopt a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program.

Looking for a brewery in Illinois? An online directory is now available.
Local
3 months ago
Illinois launches online directory of breweries, distilleries, and wineries across the state

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission has launched an online directory and interactive map of breweries, brew pubs, distilleries, and wineries across the state at ilcc.illinois.gov.

The most popular pistol for self-defense Glock 43x mos with a red dot sight and a tactical folding knife.
Local
3 months ago
Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks

Bill seeks to ban pistols with certain designs that can be modified into automatic weapons.

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