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IL State News
8 months ago
Idea: Consider sales tax on haircuts, dry cleaning, other services

IL does not do this, though US is now a service-based economy

Local
8 months ago
Springfield’s problem properties

Notariano takes aim at MacArthur / Laurel intersection

Wilbur Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
8 months ago
Meet Wilbur — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Visit with the Meow Mobile and say “Meowdy” to Wilbur

Romeo is the Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
8 months ago
Meet Romeo — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Romer is a lover — but you probably already knew that!

Farm
8 months ago
Fighting food insecurity

Processor says more resources exist than you know of

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services says it can withhold details of the death of a child in its care until a criminal investigation and trial are completed, which can take years. (File photo/Capitol News Illinois)
IL State News
8 months ago
‘The public deserves to know.’ State agency withholds details in girl’s death

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services can delay reports for years

State Farm homeowner premiums will rise by roughly 27% in Illinois, prompting calls for greater regulation. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Business
8 months ago
Pritzker seeks more regulatory authority over homeowners insurance business

Governor urges lawmakers to act following State Farm’s 27% rate hike

Prison bars
Crime
8 months ago
Man sent to federal prison for methamphetamine distribution

Jesse Bates, described as a “career offender,” will spend 17 years behind bars

Anne Vogel, regional EPA administrator, visits the Pillsbury site recently.
Local
8 months ago
Pre-demolition work continues at former Pillsbury site

Paint removal continues as a federal official visits the Pillsbury site

Police scene tape
Crime
8 months ago
UPDATE: Woman dead after Springfield shooting

3:30 a.m. Saturday, Holly Drive