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Local
8 months ago
Gas prices declining in Illinois, and likely in Springfield as well

Price declines in Sangamon County, the rest of Illinois, but higher than national average.

Sally Turner
Local
8 months ago
Local lawmakers weigh in on FY 26 budget

One senator asked, The cherry on top? Governor Pritzker’s special package: a new $1.50 tax on nearly every delivery to your house.

IL State News
8 months ago
Gov Pritzker: Seventh balanced state budget in a row

$55B spending plan

IL State News
8 months ago
Leaders’ farewell to 2025 IL General Assembly spring session

McCombie: House GOP left out again

Lake Springfield
Local
8 months ago
City & CWLP to mark Lake Springfield’s 90th Anniversary

Lake Springfield invites you to a party Monday

Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Walk a mile in Memorial’s path

New, mapped, walking path around Springfield Memorial Hospital open to the public

Aerial view of the Illinois State Capitol dome and Springfield skyline under a dramatic sunset
IL State News
8 months ago
Lawmakers beat the clock to approve state budget

Approved late Saturday night

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 corruption charges on Feb. 12, 2025. Ahead of his June 13 sentencing, federal prosecutors are recommending Madigan be sentenced to 12 ½ years in prison, plus a $1.5 million fine. The former speaker is asking for five years’ probation, including one year of home detention. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
8 months ago
Prosecutors ask judge to sentence ex-Speaker Madigan to 12 ½ years in prison

Madigan asks for 5 years’ probation, 1 year of home detention ahead of June sentencing

Local
8 months ago
Local tourism grant applications now being accepted

All applications will be accepted until 3:00 pm on July 15, 2025.

IL State News
8 months ago
Budget talks in final hours

Sims: Run toward responsibility, not away from it

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