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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 24: Chicago Streets and Sanitation snow plow blocks access to State street before Thanksgiving parade route, November 24, 2016 in Loop.
IL State News
2 months ago
‘Abolish ICE’ gets most votes in Chicago snowplow-naming contest; ‘Stephen Coldbert’ also a winner

In a statement, Mayor Brandon Johnson thanked Chicago voters “for their unmatched creativity, sense of humor, and civic pride.”

Fire and thick black smoke can be seen coming from a smokestack at CWLP Tuesday morning.
Local
2 months ago
UPDATE: Fire at decommissioned CWLP smokestack

CWLP: A scrubber in a decommissioned smokestack is to blame.

Black history children's books
Local
2 months ago
Families celebrate 5th annual Black Children’s Book Week in Springfield

The best part — children and adults got to leave with free books.

A flock of birds flies past the dome of the Illinois Capitol in Springfield on Oct. 30, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
2 months ago
Events throughout March in Springfield for residents and tourists alike

The Railyard opens, and there’s a parade!

Lincoln Library - Springfield's Public Library
Local
2 months ago
More Black History Month activities at Lincoln Library

February is Black History Month.

Local
2 months ago
How much does it cost to buy a house in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how much it costs to buy a home in Springfield, IL.

Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot
Crime
2 months ago
Former deputy in Sonya Massey killing serving prison sentence, but state officials won’t say where

Illinois Department of Corrections may have moved Sean Grayson out of state.

Diners sit at bar patios near Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, before a home game against the Orioles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Sports
2 months ago
Outfielder Michael Conforto agrees to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs

The outfielder is expected to compete for a reserve role.

Crime
2 months ago
County seeks leads on Brenda Bottoms

New info developed in 2025 on Auburn woman missing since 1987.

Bates -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 months ago
Meet Bates — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Just look at that smile on Bates!

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