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Only One Illinois City Lands In The Top 25 Of Safest Cities List

One Illinois city cracked the nation's top 25 for safety, beating out bigger counterparts with a solid ranking.

Aurora, IL · 11d

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Historic Springfield firehouse to celebrate 100 Years with rededication ceremony

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A century after its construction, historic Springfield Firehouse No. 2 will be officially rededicated. The event will take place on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at 212 S. Second Street in Downtown Springfield. The ceremony is meant to celebrate the building's rich history and...

Springfield, IL · 2d

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Memorial Health to close one of its Springfield facilities

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A facility operated by Memorial Health is closing, at a time when mental health and the improvement of it is a very strong subject. Memorial confirms the Behavioral Health facility at West Lake will be shutting down by the end of the year.

Springfield, IL · 10d

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‘Co-responding’ would benefit from $3M grant Springfield city council will consider

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – When you call the police, sometimes what you really need are social services that others provide. That’s where Springfield’s co-responder program comes in. And it’s in for $2,948,330 in state grant money. “This represents another step in what we are...

Springfield, IL · 2d

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Writer of The Simpsons and presidential candidate visits UIS

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS-WRSP) — Dan Greaney, a longtime writer and producer for "The Simpsons" and 2028 presidential candidate, visited the University of Illinois Springfield on Saturday. The event, held at Brookens Auditorium, was part of Greaney's "Springfield USA" tour. The tour is set to visit every city named Springfield...

Springfield, IL · 12h

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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 · 2d

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Nearly 300 coats given to children in need in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Hundreds of children in Springfield received warm coats on Thursday as part of an initiative to make sure they can face the winter with “comfort, confidence and care.” PNC Bank, Operation Warm and the Springfield Urban League teamed up to distribute the winter coats to Head Start students. The coats were […]

Springfield, IL · 2d

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County admin: Massey Commission made ‘faulty assumption’ the county could do all calls to action, but it will fund what it can

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A discussion about Sangamon County’s budget for the next fiscal year this week resulted in a criticism of sorts for the commission that was formed to look at various potential reforms in the wake of the death of Sonya Massey. Sangamon County...

Sangamon County, IL · 2d

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Meet Wally — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Introducing Wally, our Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week. Wally is a very good boy. In fact, some of our volunteers say Wally is the sweetest boy ever!. Wally is about 1 1/2 yrs old and he arrived at...

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Lincoln Courting Couch to be loaned to Indiana museum

Springfield Art Association is rearranging the seating at its Edwards Place headquarters, loaning its Lincoln Courting Couch to Indiana State Museum for an upcoming exhibit.

Springfield, IL · 3d

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Public invited to Mayor’s Awards for the Arts

Thirty-one individuals, organizations and businesses will be recognized for their contributions to the arts at the 2026 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts on Wednesday, November 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Hosted by the Springfield Area Arts Council in partnership with the city of Springfield, the biennial ceremony celebrates the people whose creativity, leadership and dedication strengthen the cultural life of Sangamon and Menard counties.

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Illinois Passes Law Limiting E-Bikes

The state of Illinois has passed a new law limiting where E-Bikes can be driven. This new legislation comes as accidents involving the increasingly popular vehicle including two in Bloomington-Normal. It states that bikes that can go above 15 miles per hour are prohibited from being used on sidewalks. Usage on shared pathways, such as the Constitution Trail, is up to local government.

Illinois · 2d

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Lutz Road improvements celebrated at Luther Oaks

A dedication ceremony was held at Luther Oaks in Bloomington to commemorate the improvement of Lutz Road and the development of Wittenberg Woods Park, efforts led by resident Laura Baue.

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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U.S. Capitol Christmas tree traveling through Illinois today

This year's U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is being hauled through the Midwest this week on its way to be displayed in Washington D.C. for the holidays. The 76-foot tall Engelmann spruce began its journey in October from the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest in Idaho. The caravan, which has made stops in Paducah in previous years, is taking a northerly route this year.

Illinois · 2d

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Local licensed medical cannabis business says new Illinois Hemp ban said it will help keep customers safe

Peoria, IL · 1d

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Most People Drive Right Past These 7 Illinois Hot Dog Stands That Never Changed A Thing

One stand on this list piles the fries right on top of the hot dog and still won’t hand you ketchup. Another claims credit for putting a batter-dipped hot dog on a stick along old Route 66. I love that kind of stubbornness. Illinois has plenty of flashy food...

Illinois · 2d

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A first for National Council of Negro Women in Bloomington-Normal history

The National Council of Negro Women is scheduled to hold its first Bloomington-Normal chapter induction ceremony during a sell-out luncheon on November 14.

Bloomington, IL · 2d

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Bloomington offering up to $25,000 in grants for local projects

The city of Bloomington has launched the Making Life Better Microgrant Program, offering up to $25,000 for local projects focused on areas such as workforce development, housing, and community engagement.

Bloomington, IL · 2d