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Parking in downtown Springfield
Local
35 minutes ago
Proposed parking fine increases could impact Downtown Springfield drivers

Under the proposed changes, the fine for exceeding the posted limit would increase to $20.

(File) 38 Special will perform this year at the Illinois State Fair.
Local
13 hours ago
38 Special to perform free concert at Illinois State Fair Grandstand

38 Special has brought their signature blast of guitar-driven southern rock to audiences around the world for over five decades.

2026 Levitt AMP Music Series
Local
18 hours ago
Levitt AMP Springfield music series releases 2026 schedule. See the full lineup here

Food, live music, family fun, and more.

Getting diesel gasoline
Local
18 hours ago
Diesel fuel surges over $6 per gallon as prices continue to skyrocket

Fuel remains one of the highest operating costs in the industry, only second to labor costs.

Former 9th District congressional candidate Katherine “Kat” Abughazaleh addresses reporters following her Nov. 12, 2025, arraignment hearing in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
Crime
20 hours ago
‘Broadview 6’ defense accuses feds of keeping grand jury transcripts secret, reneging on dropping conspiracy charge

In new filings, attorneys say government is trying to ‘have its cake and eat it, too.’

Sports
20 hours ago
White Sox acquire LHP Trevor Richards from the Phillies for cash considerations

Over a nine-year career, Richards has also played for the Marlins, Rays, Brewers, Blue Jays, Twins, Royals and Diamondbacks.

FILE - Mexican businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego, founder and chairman of Grupo Salinas, looks on during the Mexico Open golf tournament awards ceremony in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, April 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)
Crime
20 hours ago
Man charged in US with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme

Sklarov was arrested in Chicago on Saturday on the indictment by a federal grand jury in New York City, prosecutors said.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Jay Shanle, Downtown Springfield, Inc., Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter, Mayor Misty Buscher, State Sen. Doris Turner, State Rep. Mike Coffey
Local
1 day ago
Mayor vetoes STAR ordinance, gets blowback

Ald. Williams accuses Buscher of being dishonest; Ald. Notariano reiterates disapproval of proposed “unelected” tourism district board.

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