Aerial view of the Illinois State Capitol dome and Springfield skyline under a dramatic sunset
Local
9 months ago
Helicopter flyover, ground scans planned for downtown Springfield

The initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize public infrastructure, improve service delivery and lay the groundwork for future smart city technologies.

Galinda
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Galinda – Our Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

Galinda is a sweet natured, easy going girl who is about two years old.

Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources, an educational toy company whose products are manufactured in China, stands at a warehouse in Vernon Hills, Ill., Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Business
10 months ago
Trump’s China tariff shocks US importers. One Illinois CEO calls it ‘end of days’

Woldenberg reckons that will push Learning Resource’s tariff bill from $2.3 million last year to $100.2 million in 2025.

UIS
Education
10 months ago
UIS students affected by visa terminations

Some international students and recent graduates at the University of Illinois Springfield have had their visa status terminated, according to a message from Chancellor Janet L. Gooch.

Local
10 months ago
Salvation Army holds semi-annual food drive

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Salvation Army of Springfield feeds hundreds of […]

Local
10 months ago
City Offices and Lincoln Library Closed on April 18

Lincoln Library will also be closed on Sunday, April 20.

City Water Light and Power logo
Local
10 months ago
Pay it forward with CWLP

You can make a payment as a gift to cover all or part of a customer’s CWLP bill.

Homeschool protest
Education
10 months ago
Lawmakers trade shots over home school bill

No vote yet on plan to require parents to notify local districts

Things to Do in Springfield
Local
10 months ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: Things to do in Springfield this weekend!

Looking for something to do this weekend in Springfield? From theater and live music to flowers and Easter eggs, we’ve got you covered.

SMTD bus
Local
10 months ago
Illinois transit agencies face funding shortfall, SMTD urges state support

Like many businesses and organizations in today’s economic climate, public transit agencies like SMTD are facing rising costs.