Local
9 months ago
The future of the Illinois State Fair

The fair contributes millions of dollars to the area economy each year

Local
9 months ago
Ceremony remembering Desert Storm victory

Dignitaries including the director of the Illinois Dept of Veterans Affairs took part in […]

Local
9 months ago
Sheriff releases video showing staff’s resuscitation efforts on unresponsive inmate

“The released video confirms that all appropriate actions were taken by correctional staff.” – Sheriff Paula Crouch

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
National
9 months ago
Trump’s transportation department cancels new review step that could’ve slowed state projects

The rescinded requirement sparked concern that some payments for roads, bridges and transit would be delayed or even halted due to policy differences.

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Crime
9 months ago
Springfield man found guilty of sexually assaulting 6-year-old

The girl was six years old at the time of the investigation.

Business
9 months ago
Wanted: engineers. Also wanted: state incentives

Trade group unveils 2025 agenda

Getman
Crime
9 months ago
New York duo arrested in Springfield for attempted murder plot targeting woman’s father

Emily E. Getman, 21, and Dylan A. Romer, 29, were taken into custody near Sangamon Avenue and Dirksen Parkway.

Road work signs
Local
9 months ago
Bridge work begins north of Springfield, first step in I-55 expansion

The project is the first step in a long-term effort to expand I-55 to six lanes through Springfield.

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Local
9 months ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Sunny and cooler

Cooler for Saturday and Sunday

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks with reporters during a news conference at University of Chicago Medicine Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
9 months ago
Pritzker says federal funds still being withheld; warns of further spending cuts

770K Illinoisans could lose health coverage under GOP federal budget plan.