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The Biden Administration and House Republicans recently reached a bi-partisan deal to raise the debt ceiling. To reach the compromise, and keep the United States from a catastrophic debt default, the White House agreed to a series of spending cuts to social safety net programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps. (Here is a look at the American presidents who added the most to the national debt.)

This Is the City in Illinois With the Most People on Food Stamps

A Springfield alderman is offering more insight into his decision not to sign the new “civility pledge” adopted by the City Council last month. Ward 3’s Roy Williams, Jr. is one of only two aldermen who opted not to sign the pledge, in which city elected officials promise to listen and be respectful to others.

Alderman Williams Jr. provides more insight into decision not to sign “civility pledge”

Two Springfield aldermen have declined to sign the civility pledge approved last month by the City Council. The voluntary pledge asks city elected officials to listen, be respectful to and of others, and recognize that people may have differing ideas on how to achieve the best outcomes for the city.

Aldermen Gregory and Williams Jr. decline to sign Springfield City Council’s “civility pledge”

The state of Illinois saw a $677 million improvement in tax revenues for the month of May, helping recoup portions of April’s losses. The Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability monthly report shows the increase came from growth in personal income taxes and federal sources. April saw a $1.8 billion decline in revenues compared to the same month the prior year.

Illinois quick hits: May revenues offset some of April’s losses; Decatur mansion sold

A Springfield man who was on federal probation for drug offenses is back behind bars on new narcotics charges. Springfield police were executing a search warrant late last week at a home on South Douglas Avenue and observed 41-year-old Mario Oliea leaving the residence. He attempted to take off in a vehicle but was detained.

Springfield man on federal probation for drug offenses back behind bars on new narcotics charges

If you talk to someone who knows me, they will confirm I like a good time. I’m always looking for different things to do with my wife and friends. Recently, my buddies over at the 183rd Wing (Airforce) here in Springfield, invited me to go ax throwing. I had seen this done before and new it was growing in popularity, but didn’t know we had a place to do it here in town.

Things To Do In Springfield: Ax Throwing

It was a bit overcast on that day in late May, but nice enough to take a walk downtown. We were meeting Rocki and Ryan for lunch at an iconic Springfield establishment where folks have come to eat and enjoy the finest chili around for decades upon decades. Since December...

WMAY Eats: Rocki, Ryan and Trent do The Chili Parlour of Springfield: Part One

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The village of Jerome sees bright business prospects ahead, despite some self-imposed limitations on certain types of development. Village president Mike Lopez says at his request, Jerome has halted issuing new liquor licenses. That’s because a liquor establishment can quickly add video gaming, and Lopez says he doesn’t want an...

Village of Jerome sees bright business prospects ahead, even as liquor license issuing has been halted

A Springfield man has been acquitted of murder charges, but was found guilty of lesser charges in the death of a local tavern owner. 28-year-old Dalton McDermott had been charged with first-degree murder for an altercation on New Year’s Eve 2021 at Parkway Pub in Springfield. During that incident, the bar’s owner, 80-year-old Angelo Manci, Jr. was knocked to the ground. He died two weeks later.

Springfield man acquitted of murder charges, found guilty of lesser charges in death of local tavern owner

From time to time, at the station we get treats brought in from clients or other stationeeres celebrating birthdays, last days or anything to justify eating treats. Yesterday, Kyle (our digital fulfillment coordinator) brought in donuts from Scoop DuJour. I thought I had my donut place already in Springfield, but now I just don’t know.

Scoop DuJour Donuts For The Win

Precious is a beautiful 8-month-old black/white Terrier, American Pit Bull/Retriever, Labrador mix dog. If you are interested in adopting or meeting her, fill out an application at apl-shelter.org (for adopting) or come visit in-person at the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road in Springfield. The APL is open every day from noon to 5 p.m.

Meet Precious– Our APL Pet Project This Week

Two people are hurt after a mobile home fire in Springfield Friday morning. Firefighters were called to a mobile home park on Truman Road just after 9:45 a.m. and found heavy fire coming from the mobile home. One person was still inside the burning home. Firefighters located that person, who...

Two hurt in Friday morning fire in Springfield

A Springfield Lucky Horseshoes pitcher is recovering after being struck in the head by a line drive during Thursday night’s game at Robin Roberts Stadium. The team says pitcher Matt Cruise was alert and stable after the scary incident, but was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Thursday night’s...

Springfield Lucky Horseshoe pitcher Matt Cruise recovering after scary incident versus Burlington Bees Thursday night

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Lawmaker: Real issues facing Illinoisans are being ignored

(The Center Square) – After a flurry of action last week, Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield Tuesday to get back to work. Members of the General...

Lawmaker: Real issues facing Illinoisans are being ignored

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