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3 weeks ago
Utility watchdog warns of rising water rates as regulators consider requests
Rate hike filings come as the state’s major water utilities seek merger.
3 weeks ago
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
Johnson and his late wife and high school sweetheart, Joan, started Johnson Products in 1954 on Chicago’s South Side after securing a $250 loan.
3 weeks ago
IDOT opens new home for Materials Testing and Research Center in Springfield
The new $63 million facility replaces an older, smaller facility.
3 weeks ago
Illinois State Representative from Champaign indicted, accused of wire fraud, lying to FBI
The Ammons couple is accused of getting state grants for organizations, then profiting from them.
3 weeks ago
Fire continues at recycling plant near downtown Springfield
A cause has not been officially disclosed.
3 weeks ago
Memories of the Mother Road at Ace Sign Co. Rt. 66 Museum
The Ace Sign Co., and Route 66 Museum, is now housed inside an old 1952 Sears Warehouse.
3 weeks ago
Springfield City Council approves Flock license plate reader contract, with changes
More council discussion about what data can and can't be used, saved, or accessed by Flock.
3 weeks ago
‘Alice in Wonderland’…in England…in World War II
'Alice by Heart' is being performed by Active and Creative Teen Theatre (ACTT).
3 weeks ago
‘Complete shock:’ Family shares memories of man found dismembered in Lake Mattoon
As the investigation unfolds, Mann said she wants people to know who Turner really was.
3 weeks ago
Riverton man to remain jailed following child porn arrest
Thadeus Rogers, 30, was arrested last week.
3 weeks ago
UIS PAC reopening following renovations, ticket sales for new season beginning
Newly refurbished auditorium, new plumbing, new seats, new aisles!
3 weeks ago
Springfield Mayor supports Flock contract extension
Buscher says crime has declined with their use.
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Dist. 186 board okays moves regarding building elementary school on UIS property
There's no timetable for any construction of any school.
3 weeks ago
State Police: Man, wanted since late-May for reckless driving, arrested July 4
Officials say thanks in part to public tips, Huddleston was caught Saturday and taken to jail.
3 weeks ago
Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks
The law builds on legislation passed in California and New York to create a state-driven national standard.
3 weeks ago
From Massey Commission to Massey Community Action Network, how community and family want to keep Sonya’s name alive
It's being described as an extension of the Massey Commission's work.
4 weeks ago
Hottest Julys in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Julys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
4 weeks ago
Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect
Educators are working to understand how best to respond to rapidly evolving technology.
4 weeks ago
Former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson seeks medical release
Grayson has served less than six months of a 20-year sentence for the murder of Sonya Massey.
