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Detour ahead: A look at 6 major projects in the Springfield area this construction season
It's coming up on summer, also known as construction season in central Illinois. Major projects on Sixth Street and Interstate 55 over the Sangamon River are slated to start later this spring, according to Illinois Department of Transportation spokesman Paul Wappel. On the other end, a significant project is set to wrap up, which...
What's open and what's closed around the Springfield area for Memorial Day
Memorial Day is May 27, the commemoration of all men and women who have died while serving in the military. It is a federal holiday, meaning banks and post offices will be closed and there will be no U.S. Postal Service mail delivery. Here's a look at what else will be closed and open...
Nearly 8,500 Springfield kids eligible for new food assistance program. What to know
A new federally-funded program granting food assistance to families with school children will have major local ramifications, District 186 School Superintendent Jennifer Gill says. State and federal officials announced the approval of the state's Summer EBT program by the United States Department of Agriculture on May 15, now providing a one-time issuance of $120 per child benefit during the summer months. The program is described as the "first of its kind" in more than 50 years. ...
'Only so much to go around': Spending demands mount as Illinois lawmakers craft budget
"Tight" is the term Gov. JB Pritzker and those within his office have used most frequently to describe the state's budget in the upcoming fiscal year. Still, dozens of groups have barnstormed the Capitol in recent weeks with hopes to get a larger slice of a $52.7 billion pie. In addition to addressing legislative priorities, lawmakers' last week in Springfield before scheduled adjournment will key-in on budget negotiations. There, they'll hold the precarious task of meeting demands...
Springfield Police investigate shots heard call at apartment complex
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Officers with the Springfield Police Department are looking into a shooting call at an apartment complex in North Springfield Friday night. According to Sargeant Sandage with the Springfield Police Department, officers got a lot of reports at around 9:26 p.m. Friday from callers saying they heard gunshots in the area of 2540 […]
Pritzker Standing By Tax Hike Plan
NOTE: This story was originally posted for subscribers only. To receive subscriber-only newsletters and content, click here. After a top House Democrat said last week there was “significant enough” opposition to Governor JB Pritzker’s proposed tax increases in a new state budget, Pritzker doubled down Thursday claiming he’s not planning to make any changes to his budget plan.
Springfield City Council to consider redevelopment plan in northeast side of city
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield City Council will consider Monday night whether or not to green-light a redevelopment plan on the northeast side of the city. The site is off Prospect Avenue, which is near the intersection of Chestnut Expressway and National Avenue. It used to be an old flour mill that has since been dormant for decades.
Boys track state qualifiers, regional champs: Vote for the SJ-R's athlete of the week
Here are the State Journal-Register's athlete of the week nominees. The poll closes at noon on Friday. Information about the nominees is below. Greenview's Madison Kacevicius won last week's poll. If you have trouble viewing the poll, click on this link. Undisputed champions:Lincoln's Heitzig, Glenwood's Lehnen star at 2024 state...
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