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District 186 staff: Survey says …

“Reduce administrative overhead” and “consolidate buildings” are popular ideas.

Crews continue to work on demolition of the former Pillsbury plant, including the headhouse, on October 29, 2026.
Local
21 minutes ago
Active demolition of the Springfield Pillsbury plant is continuing

The tallest building in Springfield to come down.

Local
21 hours ago
IL Dems’ election eve sprint includes Springfield

Pritzker says opponent Bailey wants to cut public education.

Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Local
1 day ago
IL plan could create tax credits for independent grocery stores, pharmacies

Effort to eliminate pharmacy, grocery deserts in Illinois.

The Lincoln Tower tenant organization holds a recent meeting inside the building's club room.
Local
1 day ago
Springfield voters to weigh in on landlord registry and licensing program

Bankhead said she has also talked to a lot of residents who have come home to notes from the city saying the property is going to be condemned.

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray speaks to Capitol News Illinois in February. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Local
1 day ago
Ready, set, vote!

14,000 mail voters and 8,000 early voters represent increases over 2022 midterm.

Local
1 day ago
UIS’ Redfield foresees another Democratic sweep

Republican voters may ask, “Why bother?”

Storm clouds over Springfield, IL.
Local
2 days ago
IL bill could provide grant funding to counties recovering from intense summer storms

The plan would allow IEMA to create emergency rules for a grant program with money from the budget stabilization fund. Local governments in Alexander, Champaign, Cook, DuPage, Ford, Fulton, Kane, Lake, LaSalle, Marshall, McLean, Pulaski, Tazewell, Vermilion, and Will counties would be eligible for relief funds.

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