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3 weeks ago

Discussion continues over decorum – or lack thereof – at Springfield City Council

The temperature was cooler this week, but there are still concerns over funding to the SSGA and decorum.

3 weeks ago

Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challenge

People report lengthy delays long after judges approve expungement and sealing orders.

3 weeks ago

Route 66 Centennial celebrations officially underway

Springfield is getting a share of $4 million in grants to help fund Route 66 100th anniversary celebrations.

3 weeks ago

Country star Bailey Zimmerman, an Illinois native, to perform at Illinois State Fair

The fair announced Tuesday that Bailey Zimmerman will be the headlining grandstand act on "Ag Day" at the fair.

3 weeks ago

Illinois expands STAR bond eligibility for municipalities across the state

Pritzker told reporters Monday that current STAR bonds are expected to generate $1 billion in sales and more than 5,000 new jobs.

3 weeks ago

Natural gas storage works well for Ameren Illinois

Ameren Illinois' pipelines and gas storage facilities prove to be strong against serious winter conditions, and its winter plans save you money.

3 weeks ago

Meet ‘Present’ & ‘Yesterday’ — Meow Mobile Cats of the Week

"...fabulously friendly brothers" -- two orange cats!

3 weeks ago

Meet Enzo — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Enzo has been at the shelter for awhile and is ready for a permanent home!

3 weeks ago

State lawmakers want to accelerate school funding increases

School funding has increased each of the last number of years, but some lawmakers say they're still not fully-funded.

3 weeks ago

Behind the memes: Taylorville PD’s social media strategy focuses on transparency

“Social media is just a way to keep people informed,” Wheeler said. “And then we started to think about, well, let’s do some fun things also.”

3 weeks ago

Hottest Februarys in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Februarys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

3 weeks ago

Pritzker: Data centers need to pay their power bills like everyone else

Pritzker: The grid should be able to support data centers.

3 weeks ago

How manufactured housing prices have changed in Illinois

Freddie Mac crunched the numbers on how manufactured housing prices have changed in Illinois.

3 weeks ago

Former Illini Devon Witherspoon wins Super Bowl LX with Seahawks

Former Illinois All-American delivers dominant defensive performance on football’s biggest stage.

3 weeks ago

Pritzker: Trump playing politics with FEMA disaster aid denial

Pritzker: Denial of disaster aid was "a politically motivated decision...."

3 weeks ago

UPDATED: Democrat Bell drops out of race for Sheriff prior to primary

Bell claims the Sangamon County Democrats didn't give him the resources he asked for.

3 weeks ago

Annual New Home & Remodeling Show this weekend

Home building and remodeling show will be at the state fairgrounds the weekend of February 15 and 16.

3 weeks ago

Expert: What to expect and how to prepare for tax season

It's tax season. How should you prepare, what can you expect, and more.

3 weeks ago

Pritzker backs longtime political ally Margaret Croke for comptroller

Croke, a state representative from Chicago, was part of Pritzker’s first campaign for governor.

3 weeks ago

Taxpayers could be on the hook for millions in cleanup costs from oil and gas wells

Study finds thousands of unplugged wells in Illinois pose health and financial risks.

Music News

2 weeks ago in Music

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...

2 weeks ago in Music

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at...