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Springfield Police Department shield
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2 weeks ago
Springfield Police officer arrested for DUI in Chatham stripped of rank, suspended

Police also launch new portion of transparency portal.

Illinois State Fair
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2 weeks ago
Physical and security improvements at the Illinois State Fair

Building improvements, demolitions, and security have been among the upgrades.

Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, speaks on the Senate floor on May 29, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
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2 weeks ago
City Council approves Turner appointment to Mid-Illinois Medical District Commission

Turner is a former employee of the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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2 weeks ago
Wyndham up for sale

Also: Aunt Lou’s Soul Food moves west.

WASHINGTON - January 14 2025: Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) speaks during Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren to keynote Governor’s Day brunch

IL Democratic County Charis’ Association attracts yet another big-name speaker.

Braxton Williamson
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2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Man denied pre-trial release in case of infant death in Christian County

The judge said Williamson is a “clear and present danger,” according to court records.

Springfield resident Bob Croteau, in blue, stands near Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) at a news conference at the AFL-CIO headquarters in downtown Springfield Aug. 21, 2025. Crouteau was one of a number of AFSCME union members who surrounded the Congresswoman.
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2 weeks ago
Budzinski hears from Illinois farmers facing tough economy

“What’s critical too is if they have a federal partner in Washington, D.C. that invests in these types of programs,” said Budzinski.

Dick Durbin at a press conference in his home's backyard in Springfield on April 24, 2025, one day after he announced he would not seek reelection.
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2 weeks ago
Senate committee defeats Durbin’s $200M farm bill amendment aimed at rural healthcare

The amendment would have provided rural hospitals with $8 million in federal grants. Overall, the grants would have totaled $200 million a year.

tariffs
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2 weeks ago
Pritzker pens letter to Trump, seeking tariff refunds for Illinois families

Feds issued $100B in refunds to corporations, but there is no reprieve for consumers who paid higher prices.

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch.
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2 weeks ago
UPDATE: ‘I’m embarrassed by it’: Speaker Welch apologizes for interactions with former staffer

Welch defends office’s handling of Benton’s sexual harassment cases.

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