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22 hours ago
City Council approves $16M for electric meter upgrades and infrastructure
As many as 70,000 meters will be upgraded.
2 days ago
Two Springfield Police officers disciplined following January shooting incident
Small suspensions were served by the officers, according to the report.
2 days ago
From a Route 66 milkshake, to a jalapeno lemonade: Food, glorious food, at the Illinois State Fair
Visitors have the chance to name a "Golden Abe Award" in the People's Choice category.
2 days ago
Springfield Police officer arrested for DUI in Chatham stripped of rank, suspended
Police also launch new portion of transparency portal.
3 days ago
Physical and security improvements at the Illinois State Fair
Building improvements, demolitions, and security have been among the upgrades.
3 days ago
City Council approves Turner appointment to Mid-Illinois Medical District Commission
Turner is a former employee of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
3 days ago
Sen. Elizabeth Warren to keynote Governor’s Day brunch
IL Democratic County Charis' Association attracts yet another big-name speaker.
3 days ago
UPDATE: Man denied pre-trial release in case of infant death in Christian County
The judge said Williamson is a "clear and present danger," according to court records.
3 days ago
Budzinski hears from Illinois farmers facing tough economy
“What’s critical too is if they have a federal partner in Washington, D.C. that invests in these types of programs,” said Budzinski.
3 days ago
Senate committee defeats Durbin’s $200M farm bill amendment aimed at rural healthcare
The amendment would have provided rural hospitals with $8 million in federal grants. Overall, the grants would have totaled $200 million a year.
3 days ago
Pritzker pens letter to Trump, seeking tariff refunds for Illinois families
Feds issued $100B in refunds to corporations, but there is no reprieve for consumers who paid higher prices.
3 days ago
UPDATE: ‘I’m embarrassed by it’: Speaker Welch apologizes for interactions with former staffer
Welch defends office’s handling of Benton’s sexual harassment cases.
3 days ago
Horace Mann: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
The provider of auto and homeowners' insurance for teachers and other educators posted revenue of $443.5 million in the period.
4 days ago
Back yard of Auburn home dug up in case of woman missing since 1987
It's the latest move in the re-investigation of the case.
4 days ago
The Mother Road at this year’s Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair is August 13 through August 23.
4 days ago
Ammons commission gets started
The first main order of business is to check with the U.S. attorney.
4 days ago
Saga Communications, University of Florida, announce ‘landmark’ partnership
Partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities, and advances the future of local broadcasting
4 days ago
Teachers prepare new school building after tornado damages Meridian Elementary
Major painted a mural in a new space in the school that said: "Good Things Happen Here." It stands as a reminder that even though students will be in the school for one year, that year will be important.