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Domestic battery investigation leads to discovery of drugs, guns near Rochester
Sheriff: 18 guns, cannabis, drug equipment discovered.
6 hours ago
Three weeks out, Pritzker and Bailey debate
Tuesday's debate was the only one Pritzker and Bailey will have.
6 hours ago
Springfield city council: Cop car clash
Ald. Notariano wants to fund a mental health program.
19 hours ago
UPDATE: Man arrested following fatal weekend crash in Springfield
Sean Clark, 21, Athens, died from multiple blunt force injuries.
20 hours ago
Illinois’ community college will once again try to ‘Feed the Need’
It's time to feed the need.
20 hours ago
SMTD to buy property, build facility for additional bus stops
The need for more physical bus shelters is there, says Schoeffel.
20 hours ago
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
23 hours ago
Pritzker joins Governors’ group seeking more say in regional power grid decisions
The new PJM Governors’ Collaborative will push for lower electricity costs and a more reliable grid, the governor’s office said.
1 day ago
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Illinois laws lifting up Native Americans
Human remains protection, cultural graduation attire and Native American history curriculum.
1 day ago
Restaurant Meals Program now includes 50 restaurants serving eligible SNAP recipients
IDHS wants to continue to expand the program and eventually wants to be able to provide prepared meals to customers in every county.
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Kroger to layoff 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years as it leans into artificial intelligence
Kroger last month outlined its AI strategy, meant “to improve the customer experience, make work easier for associates and produce better business outcomes.”
2 days ago
Stand-up comedy fundraiser this weekend helps support agency working with domestic violence victims
A stand-up comedy show will help the local domestic violence shelter and services they provide.
2 days ago
Illinois College receives federal grant that could help students, graduates, area employers
The money will help students with career-readiness, among other related programs.
2 days ago
Grant program could bring fresh food options to Downtown Springfield
Awards available for independent grocers, food co-ops and corner stores.
2 days ago
Illinois refinery helping United lower emissions with sustainable aviation fuel
Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery celebrated by Pritzker, company leaders.
2 days ago
Springfield Ward 8 Alderwoman Conley decides against another term
"...I have had some heavy situations in my personal life...."
2 days ago
Business as usual at the Vatican as Pope Leo prepares to have surgery to remove a lung nodule
Leo revealed the discovery during his Sunday noon prayer and said he was following doctors' advice to remove the nodule “in the coming days.”
2 days ago
Revenue down, demand rising for IL cannabis
A new law will expand access to both medical and recreational marijuana, says the IDFPR secretary.
2 days 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…
