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1 week ago
Illinois regulators propose expansion to self-exclusion program for compulsive gamblers
The changes could open new ways to self-ban through mail, online or through provider referrals.
1 week ago
Farmers face high input costs ahead of harvest season
Fertilizer, fuel and equipment expenses squeeze budgets before crops are sold.
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Memorial, SIU quietly amass 60 acres on Springfield’s west side
SBJ's Ownbey: This is probably bigger than another Urgent Care.
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Another chain restaurant on Springfield’s South Dirksen Parkway – Red Lobster – bites the dust
Not even the CEO's ties to Springfield can save the local Red Lobster.
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A new name for banking in Springfield
Parent companies of Hickory Point, First Financial are combining.
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State audit finds child protection agency made progress, but was still noncompliant with 2020 law
DCFS points to improvements in two-year period since 2022 audit.
2 weeks ago
‘Tenderloin Crawl’ celebrates Illinois pork
Anyone who has a pork tenderloin from at least eight of the eleven participating restaurants will get a T-shirt and a chance to win a $50 gift card.
2 weeks ago
A Cardboard Boat Regatta Sunday benefits the local Special Olympics Illinois region
Get your crafty minds ready and let's build a boat!
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Central Illinois Customer Service Association has a guest speaker coming in October
"Purpose and Compassion at Work"
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‘STOMP’ coming to UIS PAC to kick off 2027
"STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments."
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Travelers flocked to the ‘Middle of Everything’ last year, generating over $88 billion in economic impact
The state welcomed 115 million visitors who spent over $50 billion.
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Illinois Capitol renovations ‘a few months behind,’ set to wrap up this winter
Architect of the Capitol Andrea Aggertt says the project will be within the $350M budget.
2 weeks ago
Much work to do on police / community relations, says Springfield Black Lives Matter leader
Sunshine Clemons: SPD "transparency portal" must be improved.
2 weeks ago
Katin Houser throws 3 TD passes and runs for a score as Illinois beats UAB 42-23 in season opener
It was opening night for the Illini and their new 17,315-square-foot videoboard on the south side of Gies Memorial Stadium, billed the largest in college football.
2 weeks ago
Speaking out for, and against, new county hotel-motel tax
A county board claimed businesses "rolling up the sidewalks" and "vagrants" are being detrimental to the project.
2 weeks ago
Water main break floods Springfield bar hours before grand opening
The Bus Stop was set to open on Aug. 28.
2 weeks ago
Illinois receives 12th credit rating upgrade since Pritzker took office
S&P, Moody’s provide higher credit ratings following FY27 budget.
2 weeks ago
U.S. Attorney’s Office warns of phone spoofing scam
Scammers spoof official telephone numbers to deceive and defraud individuals.
