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A "For Lease" sign is in the window of the former "Abe's Old Hat" antique store near Old State Capitol Plaza in downtown Springfield Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Local
11 minutes ago
Springfield shop closure sends owners back on the road

For Mike and Trudy Naylor, it’s a change of seasons.

Local
6 hours ago
Novembers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the Novembers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

An artist's rendering of part of the proposed new SMTD secondary transfer hub.
Local
20 hours ago
SMTD confirms purchase of land for new secondary transit hub

The new hub could be open in the next five years.

Business relationships
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21 hours ago
Business relationships

At Capitol Media Group, we focus on long-term marketing solutions.

Perry -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
23 hours ago
Meet Perry — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Take “an affectionate sweetheart” home with you!

Coraline -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
23 hours ago
Meet Coraline — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Calm, easy going, and very pretty!

Residents rush the Springfield City Council horseshoe Wednesday, November 4, yelling and screaming after a member of the public was not allowed to speak because that person didn't sign up.
Local
1 day ago
Who is watching out for Springfield cops’ mental health?

Council chambers erupt in chaos.

Memorial Health
Local
1 day ago
Memorial Health to close one of its Springfield facilities

“We are working with each of the residents and their families to create transition plans, including placements at other facilities if appropriate,” said the statement.

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