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21 minutes ago
Revenue down, demand rising for IL cannabis
A new law will expand access to both medical and recreational marijuana, says the IDFPR secretary.
59 minutes ago
Springfield’s MacArthur Boulevard swaps Hiller for Midas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – There’s change to report in the auto repair business along MacArthur Blvd., according to…
14 hours ago
2 Illinois State Police squad cars struck recently, one locally
A Williamsville woman was one of two people cited in the crashes.
15 hours ago
Bears-Packers game features tributes to Mike Ditka on the field and in the stands
The Bears wore No. 89 stickers on the backs of their helmets Sunday.
15 hours ago
Illinois makes a stop on Michigan State’s 2-point conversion attempt in OT, holds on for 38-37 win
Illinois quarterback Katin Houser, who threw for a touchdown pass and ran for a score against one of his former teams, was injured while making a tackle on an interception return in the third quarter.
15 hours ago
Springfield freshman named top 300 junior innovator
Model trained to identify pneumonia in chest X-rays earns recognition in national science competition.
16 hours ago
Court order temporarily shields some Illinois Catholic health care providers from assisted-suicide law
The order covers members of several religious health care associations, including the Illinois Catholic Health Association.
23 hours ago
Memorial Health urges flu vaccinations ahead of peak season
Richie said getting vaccinated can help protect both the individual and those around them.
2 days ago
Mike Ditka tributes pour in from President Trump, former President Obama, Chicago and the NFL
The Pro Football Hall of Famer was remembered by the sports world and beyond for his impact on the game as both a player and a coach, and later as a TV analyst.
2 days ago
Illinois State Police conduct emergency preparedness exercise in Springfield
ISP said this exercise was designed to help protect and serve communities during emergency events.
2 days ago
Jacksonville man sentenced to federal prison for child porn possession
Daniel Brannan, 48, had more than 5,000 images and videos when he was arrested, said prosecutors.
2 days ago
Get your brick on: LEGO convention hits state fairgrounds
The Brick Convention runs Oct. 10-11.
3 days ago
Riverton man wanted for July video gaming terminal burglary at local bar
Troy Rathbone allegedly had a hand in breaking into Mama Lee's Sandbar on Mechanicsburg Road back in July.
3 days ago
Mobile comedy venue ‘Rolling Laughs’ rolls to success in first season
One more pop-up show this season, but plenty more appearances for Cassandra Simpson.
3 days ago
FFA students feed hungry farmers
The lunch bags contained pork burgers, chips, a cookie and trail mix. A bottle of water was also included.
3 days ago
Report: Illinois tax revenue from gambling increased 19% last year
Sports betting, video gambling continue to drive increase.
3 days ago
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86
Ditka's family announced the death on Friday in a statement.
3 days ago
Still more to learn about the Mother Road
The Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is in Springfield.
3 days ago
First suicide memorial by a US archdiocese signals a compassionate shift by the Catholic Church
The archdiocese says the “At Peace” memorial at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery is the first of its kind by any U.S. archdiocese.
3 days ago
Illinois launches low-interest grain storage loan program for farmers
The announcement comes as farmers struggle with high operating costs, tariffs and an unpredictable market.