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1 day ago
By the numbers, Springfield Police say crime is down
Reported violent crime is down 21 percent. Reported property crime is down 17 percent. Overall reported crime is down four percent.
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Documents show state’s disaster request met FEMA’s threshold
Feds denied aid for August storms, ruling it ‘not warranted.'
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Pritzker reports more than $9M in income on 2025 tax returns, not including blind trust
Governor’s wealth topped $4B within the last year.
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‘Partial win for customers’: ICC approves $82 million rate hike for Nico
The amount was negotiated through an earlier settlement with the attorney general’s office.
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Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon
Musk said production for consumers won't begin until 2028.
2 days ago
Medical debt milestone
State and Cook County programs combined have helped 1.5M Illinoisans erase $2.4B.
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Not guilty plea in deputy-pedestrian accident
Off-duty Lt. Andrew Henton struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying boat burglar
Man caused damage to a boat at East Side Marine.
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Chicago Catholics rally for prayer in Pope Leo’s hometown after his lung cancer diagnosis
Catholics in Chicago and around the world met the news of Leo's lung cancer diagnosis with shock, concern and support for the 71-year-old.
3 days ago
Fire training for Springfield Fire will lead to a new building for a new UIS program
Firefighters get training, while UIS saves on demolition ahead of a new building going up.
3 days ago
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to Washington Park this weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — More than 2,000 illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will be on display at Washington Park this weekend…
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Sangamon County Board wants more discussion before changing meeting dates
Members and residents don't like the conflict between the two meetings.
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Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years
Beyond the memo from its chief executives, Netflix declined to comment further about Wednesday's cuts.
3 days ago
Domestic battery investigation leads to discovery of drugs, guns near Rochester
Sheriff: 18 guns, cannabis, drug equipment discovered.
4 days ago
Three weeks out, Pritzker and Bailey debate
Tuesday's debate was the only one Pritzker and Bailey will have.
4 days ago
Springfield city council: Cop car clash
Ald. Notariano wants to fund a mental health program.
