fireworks
Local
1 year ago
Capital City Celebration canceled

“Our chapter did not make this difficult decision lightly and we hold hope to revitalize this event in future years.”

US Senator Dick Durbin
Local
1 year ago
US Sen. Dick Durbin, 79, undergoes hip replacement surgery in Illinois

He will remain in Illinois until he’s cleared by his doctor for travel to Washington.

Crimo
Crime
1 year ago
Illinois man rejects deal to plead guilty to 7 murder charges in shooting at 2022 July Fourth parade

Robert E. Crimo III, 23, refused to accept the agreement that prosecutors said would mean a life sentence for him in the Highland Park shooting.

Former Rep. Kinzinger
Local
1 year ago
Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorses Biden, whose campaign wants to flip anti-Trump Republicans

The former Illinois congressman also issued an ominous warning. Trump, he said, will “hurt anyone or anything in pursuit of power.”

Overgrown lawn
Local
1 year ago
Working group addresses ways to deal with neglected properties in Springfield

Out-of-state landlords, solid waste issues, and grass and weed violations were areas the group zeroed in on.

accident
Local
1 year ago
Motorcyclist dead in accident on South Dirksen Parkway

When officers arrived at the scene on South Dirksen Parkway and Horizon Drive, they found the motorcyclist was already dead.

Pritzker with Early Childhood bill
Local
1 year ago
Pritzker signs bill creating new Department of Early Childhood

New agency to bring multiple programs under one roof

Political signs
Local
1 year ago
How big is too big when it comes to political signs in Springfield?

Springfield’s current ordinance allows for 12 square feet on residential property. Some candidates have reportedly been using 4′ x 4′ signs.

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is pictured with members of the Illinois Legislative Staff Association organizing committee testifying in front of an October 2023 committee hearing. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
1 year ago
Speaker Welch rebuffs lawsuit from would-be staff union as ‘forum shopping’

Judge urged to toss suit after staffers sued speaker last month.

Fireworks
Local
1 year ago
Consumer report says fireworks injuries on the rise

A corneal burn can necessitate a cornea transplant in the future.