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(The Center Square) – Hundreds of gun owners lobbied their lawmakers Wednesday in Springfield, more than two months and a slew of lawsuits since Illinois enacted a ban on certain guns and magazines. During a rally at a convention center in Springfield, Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard...

Gun owners rally in Springfield with legal battles against Illinois’ gun ban continuing

The University of Illinois Springfield has been recognized as a voter-friendly campus. The designation is given to colleges and universities around the country that have taken steps to encourage students to register and vote. UIS is one of 258 campuses in 38 states to receive the recognition from the Fair...

UIS just one of 238 campuses across U.S. to be recognized as a voter-friendly campus

If you are a cannabis medical patient, today is your day. I have always been a fan of Ascend for my dispensary. They do a great job at highlighting the medical patients. They allow you curbside service, give preferential treatment and always treat you with such respect and kindness when you arrive.

Ascend Appreciates Medical Patients

(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 Assembly considered hundreds of bills, with a large majority put forth by Democrats. They included a bill to make the black walnut the official state nut, a bill allowing businesses and schools to make multi-occupancy bathrooms open to all genders, and a bill prohibiting dogs from riding on a driver’s lap.

Lawmaker: Real issues facing Illinoisans are being ignored

Washington State

The closure of Jefferson and Madison Streets at the 10th Street tracks next week is just one of several road closures in the months ahead as work continues on Springfield’s rail consolidation project. The closure of Jefferson and Madison gets underway next Wednesday and will last up to 14...

Springfield rail consolidation project to last up to 14 months – numerous closures should be expected and planned for

Springfield’s public library will launch a new service this summer that will give patrons hands-on experience working with everything from sewing and quilting to using high-tech equipment like virtual reality goggles and 3-D printers. Lincoln Library director Summer Griffith announced the new project in an exclusive live interview on...

Springfield public library announces that it’s launching first-of-its-kind “tech and textile lab this summer

It’s been in business for 91 years, but Madison Furniture Company on Springfield’s east side is set to close. The closing comes as current owner, Court Dickason is planning on retiring. Dickason’s grandparents, Charles and Ruth Madison founded the store, located at 1104 South Grand Avenue East in 1932. Dickason’s mother, Janet became the store’s manager in 1967 and operated the business until Court returned from the service.

Madison Furniture Set To Close Upon Retirement Of Owner Court Dickason

Chicago, IL

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Eastern Illinois University faculty to address potential strike. After a year at the bargaining table, it appears faculty at Eastern Illinois University are headed for a strike. University Professionals of Illinois at EIU have been working without a contract since September. The union, which represents over 400 professors and other...

Illinois quick hits: EIU faculty to address potential strike; gas prices continue to rise

Poll: Vallas holds 5-point lead in Chicago mayor race. With about a week before Chicago voters choose a new mayor, a new poll shows Paul Vallas with a 5-point lead over Brandon Johnson. The WGN-TV poll shows Vallas at 46% to Johnson’s 41%, with 13% of likely voters still undecided....

Illinois quick hits: Vallas holds 5-point lead in Chicago mayor race

Horace Mann is converting some of the outdoor landscaping at its Springfield headquarters to what it describes as a “one of a kind natural ecosystem,” which will be both more attractive and environmentally friendly. Knob Hill Landscape Company in Springfield is the designer of the new wetland, which...

Horace Mann creating “one of a kind natural ecosystem” at Springfield headquarters

A recent survey finds the race for Springfield mayor is neck and neck, with Election Day coming up next week. The poll from Cor Strategies gives challenger Misty Buscher a slight edge over incumbent Mayor Jim Langfelder, 39% to 37% – but her lead is within the poll’s 4.3% margin of error.

Poll: Springfield mayoral race very tight with a week before Election Day

A long-awaited Springfield business specializing in non-alcoholic beverages is set for its grand opening. It will open with a ribbon-cutting this Saturday, April 1, at 4 pm, and then will be open from 4 to 11 pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and 4 pm to 1 am Fridays and Saturdays.

Springfield’s The Wakery set to have its grand opening April 1

Feed yourself – and nourish an important local non-profit. Jersey Mike’s Subs in Springfield says it will donate 100% of all sales Wednesday, March 29, to Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois. The sandwich shop on Wabash says it will donate every dollar in sales – not...

Jersey Mike’s in Springfield to donate 100% of all sales to Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois

Work begins Thursday to rebuild or replace two bridges over Interstate 55 in Montgomery County, south of Springfield. The entire bridge deck for the Morrisonville Avenue bridge just south of Farmersville will be removed and replaced. Morrisonville Avenue over I-55 will be closed for the duration of the project, which will be completed in July.

Road work to repair and replace two bridges south of Springfield to start Thursday

Illinois State Police are investigating a traffic crash west of Springfield Tuesday morning that killed a 19-year-old Pike County woman. Authorities say a car driven by a 47-year-old man from Wheaton was westbound on Route 106 near Winchester in Scott County when for an unknown reason, the car crossed the center line and struck an oncoming car.

Illinois State Police investigating deadly crash west of Springfield Tuesday morning

A big – and potentially loud – police presence at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School this week is no cause for alarm; it’s just a drill. The Springfield Police Emergency Response and Crisis Response Teams will be training at Siena Hall on the SH-G campus on West Monroe Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.

Springfield emergency response team to train at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School on this Wednesday evening – Thursday morning

A Springfield restaurant will close at the end of the week – but the owners say it’s not going away entirely. Conn’s Hospitality Group says it will close Li’l Willy’s BBQ on South Grand Avenue West on Friday, after two and a half years in business.

Springfield’s Li’l Willy’s BBQ to close on Friday – will be reinvented as full service spot in Vinegar Hill Mall

Today is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. I come from a very military family. In fact, out of all the men in my recent family, I am the only one who never enlisted or went to a military academy. However, growing up in the middle of everything gave me an intense respect for those who have served, are serving or will serve.

The Morning Routine Discuss Honor Flights With Steve Wheeler [AUDIO]

Human remains found in a west central Illinois storage unit have been identified as those of a former police chief. The remains discovered last October are those of Richard Young, the former police chief in the village of Maquon. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office received confirmation of the identity after taking DNA from the decomposed remains and comparing it to samples from Young’s relatives.

Illinois quick hits: Murdered police chief’s remains ID’d; Chicago police investigating rash of 7-Eleven robberies

Glenwood, IL

In today’s society when we hear the word Superhero we immediately think of the ones we see in movies and on TV, but what about those that are among us every day?. The Chatham Glenwood school district is training the next generation of those heroes through their Superheroes program.

Glenwood Training Next Generation of Superheroes

Chatham, IL

A musician, a coach, and two longtime public servants are among this year’s inductees into the Chatham Glenwood High School Hall of Fame. The Class of 2023 includes the late Frank and Cinda Edwards. The Glenwood alums served the community as elected officials for years prior to their death in a plane crash in 2020.

2023 Chatham Glenwood High School Hall of Fame announced

They’re Springfield’s most famous couple since Abe and Mary Todd Lincoln – and now they’re also headed for the altar. Comedian and former Saturday Night Live star Chris Kattan proposed to girlfriend Maria Libri as the couple attended a concert by the rock band Wilco in Chicago over the weekend.

Springfield’s own Chris Kattan proposes to Maria Libri at Wilco concert in Chicago

There is no need to go kissing frogs to find your prince!! We have him right here and boy, is he a kisser! This 1-year-old, 45 pound boxer/pit bull mix is amazingly sweet! He also knows his basic obedience such as sit, shake, other paw, down, and go to your bed. He is happy and playful, but his absolute favorite thing is hanging out with his people and doing whatever they are doing. He walks well on-leash and he is housebroken. He likes kids and he has done well with other dogs at the shelter. See…a perfect PRINCE!! To meet this phenomenal guy, fill out an application at www.apl-shelter.org or call the shelter at (217) 544-7387.

Meet Prince and Peaches- Our APL Pet Projects This Week

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Several sectors vying for federal funds to expand broadband in Illinois

(The Center Square) – It’s being called a once-in-a-generation opportunity to expand internet service. As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Broadband Equity,...

Several sectors vying for federal funds to expand broadband in Illinois

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