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More than 100 Illinois churches and non-profit organizations have received state grants to bolster security measures at their facilities. A total of $20 million has been awarded to facilities that are considered to be at high risk of a terrorist attack, including houses of worship, cultural organizations, and reproductive health providers.

More than 100 non-profits and religious organizations receive state grant money to bolster security

Motor vehicle theft is a growing problem in the United States. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, or NICB, an anti-crime and insurance fraud nonprofit organization, 932,329 vehicles were reported stolen to law enforcement in 2021 – up 6% from the previous year and up 17% from 2019.

This Is the City With the Most Car Theft in Illinois

The Democratic Party of Illinois is launching an effort to sway the outcome in school board and library board races across the state, targeting what the party calls “extremist” candidates in those local races. And a Springfield school board candidate is among those labeled by the party as...

The Democratic Party of Illinois launches school and library board election effort across the state

Two people have been charged in connection with a shooting in Springfield that left one man injured. The victim was shot twice in that early morning incident on March 15 in the 11-hundred block of Fayette Avenue. His injuries were not life-threatening. After investigation, police have arrested 31-year-old Jared Staake...

Two arrested in connection with Springfield shooting that left one injured

(The Center Square) – Prosecutors raised the suspense level in the wide-ranging “ComEd 4” corruption trial at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse late Thursday, calling a longtime staffer of former House Speaker Mike Madigan to the stand to weigh in on secretly recorded conversations about operations in Springfield that were captured at a time when an alleged bribery scheme wa in full effect.

‘Com-Ed 4’ trial witness describes Madigan’s power as speaker

A third Illinois prison guard has now been sentenced for his role in a violent assault that left an inmate dead. Willie Hedden was sentenced in federal court in Springfield to six years behind bars on charges of civil rights deprivation and obstruction of justice. Hedden and two other guards...

Third prison corrections officer sentenced for charges related to death of Larry Earvin

A screening is planned in Springfield next month for a new documentary on the life of one of the Capital City’s best-known poets and authors. “The Life and Work of Vachel Lindsay” was put together by the Storyteller Studios, the same local production house that put together the documentary on the Old State Capitol restoration that premiered earlier this year.

“The Life and Work of Vachel Lindsay” to premier in Springfield on April 14

If you’re looking for The Taco Joint, it will soon be relocating – just not too far from its current spot!. Hector Lopez tells the Springfield Business Journal that he’s currently in the process of renovating the former Rally’s, located at 710 Sound Grand Avenue East, with the vibrant colors of The Taco Joint. The Taco Joint has been sitting in the parking lot of 230 South Grand Avenue East since 2017 and offers picnic tables under the pergola for patrons who want to eat on-site.

Taco Joint To Relocate, Burger Joint To Take Over Spot

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Mayor Langfelder continues dialogue concerning emergency ambulance services

Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder says he continues to talk with the fire department and the city’s major hospitals about the best way...

Mayor Langfelder continues dialogue concerning emergency ambulance services

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