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Republicans Reflect After Election Day Wipeout

Two Republicans swept out of office in last Tuesday’s Democratic wave think voters rejected them because of their party identification and not for their politics or voting records. Republicans circled the wagon to help save Sen. Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), who vastly outspent self-avowed Democratic Socialist Ben McAdams. Senate Democrats...

Springfield, IL · 2d
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County Road Department Faces Multiple Equipment Repairs

Road and Bridge Supervisor Junior Neal came before the commission to update them on projects. He stated that currently three of the road graders are out of commission due to a problem with the DEF system. It was stated that it has crystallized. They are still under warranty and are scheduled to be repaired. He also stated that the rear wheel bearings have gone out on one, and it will be transported to Springfield to be repaired.

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Cahnman, leaving Sangamon County Board, tries again with recall proposal; introduces anti-plasticware ordinance

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A number of proposals introduced in recent months by Sangamon County Board member Sam Cahnman were rejected, in some cases, because they didn’t follow normal board procedures. With this one, more than the third time was the charm, sort of. A new...

Sangamon County, IL · 1d
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Jacksonville’s (IL) Century-Old Fire Apparatus Gets Free Restoration Help

Jacksonville Journal-Courier, Ill. A 1928 American LaFrance fire truck is on its way to Florida after a Jacksonville resident stepped forward to fund its restoration. The truck, original to the Jacksonville Fire Department, was used by the department for three decades before being retired in the 1950s. It was previously estimated to require about $30,000 in mechanical work, tires and braking systems to operate in parades and other events such as National Night Out and Touch-a-Truck.

Jacksonville, IL · 1d
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New ALPLM acquisition details Lincoln’s dry-goods purchases

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Oh, the things you can pick up at auction for two bucks. A Petersburg family has donated to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum a ledger from a local dry-goods store documenting sales for thirteen months in 1836-37. A young lawyer and lawmaker named Abraham Lincoln was a frequent customer, buying, among other things, clothing materials — buttons, fabric, and thread – to likely either make a suit or repair an existing one.

Springfield, IL · 15h

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Camp Butler director honored at Springfield Veterans Day parade

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Even if you couldn’t make it to this year’s Veterans Day parade in Springfield Wednesday, chances are you have been to the location the grand marshal runs. The parade featured the marching bands from all three Springfield public high schools, groups...

Springfield, IL · 1d

Breeze-Courier

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Downtown project sparks questions, concerns at first advisory meeting

TAYLORVILLE — Questions about parking, the removal of downtown's brick sidewalks, potential damage to historic buildings, and the financial impact of construction dominated the first meeting of the Taylorville Downtown Project Advisory Committee on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The meeting began at 3 p.m. and lasted nearly two hours, bringing...

Taylorville, IL · 2d

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District 186 looking to eliminate e-learning days, return to traditional snow days

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - No more e-learning days for Springfield students. District 186 is doing away with requiring students to do schoolwork at home if the weather is bad. Superintendent Dr. Terrance Jordan said the decision to cancel e-learning days is threefold: less screen time, a better learning environment, and...

Springfield, IL · 2d

WCIA

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New resolutions introduced in Sangamon Co. to cut down on plastic waste, recall Sheriffs

SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Sangamon County board member Sam Cahnman is trying once again to allow recall elections in Sangamon County. The effort has failed three times before, but Cahnman hopes a new resolution could help convince the board to adopt the measure. The new resolution is hoping to answer a question that has […]

Sangamon County, IL · 1d

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Madison County approves zoning variances near Troy

By Randy Pierce • Two requests for variances from property owners near Troy have been approved unanimously by the Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) as the first step in a three-part process. The results of the public hearings conducted by the ZBA concerning these matters have been...

Madison County, IL · 3d

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Taylorville Park District Has Holiday Festivities In Store

Plans for the upcoming holiday festivities in Taylorville are nearing completion. Community members can expect a dazzling Christmas in the Park display, pageants, and more. Taylorville Park District Recreation Director Evan Mitchell, told the Hart Media Group on the WTIM Morning Show that this year’s festivities will begin with the “Jingle Bell Walk”, where families can walk through the Christmas in the Park display at Manners Park in Taylorville.

Taylorville, IL · 1d

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Wilcox Offers Thoughts on Veto Session

Llinois lawmakers are preparing to return to Springfield for the annual fall Veto Session, scheduled for November 17-19 and December 1-3. The Veto Session is traditionally set aside for lawmakers to review legislation vetoed or amended by the Governor. However, more recently, it has been used more as an opportunity to revisit proposals that failed to advance during the spring legislative session or consider new legislation before the end of the year.

Illinois · 1d

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Library After-School Program Receives $31,000 STEAM Grant

The Petersburg Public Library has been awarded $30,959 for its after-school program through a federal program promoting science, technology, engineering, arts and math learning. The library, along with Hillsboro’s library, are two located in the 108th Legislative District, represented by state Rep. Wayne Rosenthal of Morrisonville. Rosenthal, a Republican,...

Petersburg, IL · 1d

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Sangamon County budget: Lower than last year, with a lower property tax levy rate (Read the budget here)

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Sangamon County’s budget for the fiscal year starting in a few weeks is expected to be lower than last year. County Administrator Brian McFadden told the County Board Tuesday night while several departments will get more money, overall, the $206 million spending plan is five percent down, and for good reason.

Sangamon County, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

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Jersey County puts ambulance tax increase on 2027 ballot

Jersey County voters to decide if sales tax increase will keep ambulance service running

Jersey County, IL · 1d

KSIS Radio 1050 AM

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Missouri Plant Closing Soon, 51 Workers to Lose Jobs

Missouri was notified by a company that they will be closing a plant which will result in job loss for 51 employees starting in January.

Missouri · 4d

5 On Your Side

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Illinois prepares for Gateway Regional Medical closure

Granite City, IL · 2d

The Telegraph

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New Chain of Rocks Bridge opens to four lanes on I-270

New Chain of Rocks Bridge opens after years of work, with another lane still to come

Granite City, IL · 3d

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Ameren plans three more Missouri battery plants

Utility company Ameren has received the green light to add a new-to-Missouri type of infrastructure to the electric grid: batteries. The utility is expanding energy storage in the state. It is currently building its first battery facility in Missouri and recently received approval from state regulators for three more. Last...

Missouri · 2d

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Farmington Inmate Dies at St. Louis Hospital

St. Louis, Mo. (KFMO) - A Missouri Department of Corrections inmate has died at a St. Louis hospital. According to the Missouri Department of Corrections, 39-year-old Terry Benson was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital St. Louis at 4:48 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2026. Benson was serving a five-year sentence at...

Farmington, MO · 2d