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City Water, Lights and Power gearing up for possible lawsuit against EPA over new rules
Springfield's main utility provider is eyeing a potential lawsuit against a federal agency. City Water, Light and Power got the green light from city council in a 7-3 vote to seek counsel outside of the Springfield Office of Public Utilities to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over new regulations.
Williamsville girls soccer punches ticket to state, Althoff sinks SHG: 1A supersectionals
Here are the Class 1A girls soccer supersectional results around the Springfield area: Hand of fate: Glenwood's Law capitalizes on penalty in double OT to lift Titans past Plains Playoff bracket: Here is the 2024 high school girls soccer playoff schedule for Springfield area teams WILLIAMSVILLE 1, ROCK ISLAND ALLEMAN 0: At Chillicothe, a...
NPR's Steve Innskeep to appear in Springfield as part of lecture series
A familiar voice to NPR Illinois listeners will visit Springfield later this year. Steve Innskeep, Morning Edition host, reporter and author, will appear at the Mary and James Beaumont Endowed Lincoln Legacy Lecture Series at UIS. Innskeep's latest book, Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America, examines...
Teachers calling for immediate change during Springfield school board meeting
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)- Tonight Springfield school board members say they're working to "reset order" to District 186 schools. It comes 10 days after Grant Middle School teachers said on social media they were not reporting to work because of safety issues. In a Facebook post, Staff say they're are demanding...
Concern rises among Illinois craft brewers over proposed THC-infused drink regulations
CHICAGO - Two bills making their way through Springfield right now are causing concern among the state's craft brewing industry. Both have to do with the right to make THC-infused drinks. The two measures could have major financial implications for breweries looking to expand their offerings post pandemic and draw...
How this Erickson adds to the family baseball lore at Chatham Glenwood
The Erickson name is synonymous with baseball in the Springfield area. That prominence may weigh heavily on some, but not Chatham Glenwood senior Cru Erickson. He embraces it. “It’s just such an honor playing in the family name like the Ericksons,” Erickson said. “Most people think it’s a lot of pressure for me, but...
IB softball advances to state, PND baseball falls short
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Sophomore Sara Finn hit a tie-breaking homer in the top of the seventh and Illini Bluffs held on to beat Carrollton, 2-1, in the class 1A softball super-sectional at Athens on Monday. The wins sends the Tigers (24-1) to their fifth consecutive trip to state. Ilini Bluffs will face Trico (23-5) […]
Bill banning prize money hunting passes in Illinois House
The Illinois House has voted in favor of banning contests that involve hunting animals for prize money. This is, in part, a response to last year’s contest by an outdoor equipment store in which more than 400 coyotes were killed.
WSIU Family Fun Days bring education, entertainment to three cities
WSIU recently completed a series of Family Fun Day events across the region to engage with families around the theme of “Downunder” centered around the PBS KIDS show “Work It Out Wombats!” The annual events expanded in reach in 2024, adding a Quincy celebration to events in Mt. Vernon and Springfield.
Police officers honored for heroism with Medal of Honor
SPRINGFIELD (25News Now) - Thirteen police officers were awarded the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor in Springfield on Monday for their extraordinary acts of bravery and sacrifice. This prestigious medal is given to officers who have shown exceptional bravery while performing their duties. This year’s honorees include officers from four...
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