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4 days ago
The beginning of the end: Smokestack comes down as first part of Pillsbury demolition begins
The Pillsbury factory, once a bustling center of food production, played a crucial role in the city's industrial history.
4 days ago
Pritzker to MSNBC: Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel is ‘dangerous’
"Everybody should be saying that ABC should reverse their decision," said Pritzker.
4 days ago
Challenger: U.S. Rep. Mary Miller is too conservative for central Illinois
Judy Bowlby of Dawson: More people are like me: moderate.
4 days ago
Head of SIU Med to retire next year
Dr. Jerry Kruse will retire "on or about August 31, 2026."
4 days ago
Illinois to issue its own vaccine guidelines
Pritzker issues executive order in response to shakeups at CDC.
4 days ago
Lawsuit leads to release of federal funding for EV chargers in Illinois
Attorney general sued for release of grant funding allocated by Biden-era law.
5 days ago
Clinton woman killed in DeWitt County crash identified
Schmidt was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:05 p.m.
5 days ago
Beni Harmony: WICS is trying to silence me
"Thank you for pushing the story out there and telling the truth. That's all Charlie would have wanted."
5 days ago
Pillsbury demolition begins Thursday at 10am — for real this time
"The big crane and wrecking ball are ready to go!"
5 days ago
Sally Turner named Legislator of the Year by organization
IACVAC cited Turner's legislative work, particularly Senate Bill 39 which made veteran housing more affordable, that improves the lives of veterans statewide, according to the release.
5 days ago
‘We are not backing down’: Feds ramp up immigration raids in Chicago area
President renews speculation on sending National Guard to the city as well
5 days ago
Drivers urged to slow down and stay alert during harvest
Drivers can expect to see more farm equipment traveling between the fields in the weeks ahead.
5 days ago
Oversight panel objects to new Illinois prison mail policy
Lawmakers accuse DOC of moving too slowly, poor communications.
5 days ago
First West Nile-Related Death reported in Cook County
Lab testing has confirmed that West Nile virus was a factor in the resident's death.
5 days ago
How to make CapitolCityNow your preferred news source on Google (step-by-step)
Google now lets you pick favorite news sites, so their stories show up more often in Top stories and a “From your sources” section. Here’s the fastest way to add CapitolCityNow.
5 days ago
Our Region Our Vision Future Growth Plan survey
You can help shape the future of the area.
6 days ago
Springfield Police in the hot seat again this week at City Council
At issue is the alleged anti-police behavior of Coalition member and Intricate Minds founder Tiara Standage toward police during a September 2024 protest.
6 days ago
There are no problems at the Sangamon County Jail right now, despite internet rumors
Internet postings suggested problems that county officials say don't exist.
6 days ago
Recommendations from Massey Commission on economic disparities, mental health, remembering past bad acts
Some recommendations surrounded improved economic development, improved crisis response, and a commemorative plaque, among others.
6 days ago
How are school fights supposed to be handled, like the one that got a District 186 admin put on leave?
Chris Hampsey was put on administrative leave.