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Crime
5 months ago
GOP suggests Safe-T Act ‘tweaks’

Give judges more latitude, make all felonies detainable.

Christopher Rixner (left) and Melissa Hubbard are wanted by the Sangamon County Sheriffs Department for Retail Theft.
Crime
5 months ago
Two wanted for theft; identified through new Sheriff’s app

Despite being identified quickly, the two suspects are still wanted.

Dream -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
5 months ago
Meet ‘Dream’ – Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Dream is back at the shelter, and doesn’t want to be there.

Rebecca Birenbaum, new CEO of Springfield Clinic
Business
5 months ago
New CEO of Springfield Clinic named

Birenbaum becomes the eighth CEO in the Clinic’s 86-year history starting March 16.

Carolyn Oldenburg, Foundation Director of Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach
Business
5 months ago
Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach names foundation director

As Foundation Director, Oldenburg will lead the strategy and implementation of all fundraising efforts for Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach.

A flock of birds flies past the dome of the Illinois Capitol in Springfield on Oct. 30, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
5 months ago
Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability

Democrats seeking to capitalize on Trump-driven chaos during election year session.

High school students
Education
5 months ago
Retail scholarship challenge launched by Illinois Retail Merchants Association

The competition is the first of its kind in the state, and open to all Illinois high school seniors with a passion for innovation, problem-solving, and making an impact.

A press conference was held Wednesday at Navy Pier in Chicago to outline how Illinois will mark America's 250th birthday.
IL State News
5 months ago
Illinoisans invited to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday through service

Volunteers can log hours with Serve Illinois and receive a commemorative certificate throughout 2026.