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The new high school would be different than Sacred Heart Griffin and would teach classical curriculum. The Farm Bill expired at the end of September and it's unclear when a new one will pass. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has acquired a business ledger that lends information regarding...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Knight’s Action Park raised $5,600 to benefit organizations around the Greater Springfield area this season. Funds were raised across 12 Tuesdays during the summer 2026 season with different organizations being represented from week to week. In May, Knight’s Action Park announced a brand-new charitable initiative...
After nine months of determination, hard work and tremendous community support, The Curve Inn is celebrating a remarkable new chapter, reopening after being devastated by a fire in February. What followed was an enormous undertaking, requiring the business to rebuild and restore the property, bringing the iconic gathering place back...
There is nothing trivial about Twin City Trivia, an annual competition that challenges trivia teams across central Illinois to match their wits and collective wisdom for prizes and a coveted trophy. The big event was held Saturday, Nov. 7, at Smash House Bar and Restaurant on Normal’s east side, where 25 teams — including two Springfield teams — gathered to face off.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Illinois could soon have an independent office responsible for investigating issues within the state’s prisons. A plan in Springfield could create a corrections ombudsperson to monitor and inspect facilities, investigate unresolved complaints and establish a uniform reporting system. Lawmakers and advocates say it is...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A number of proposals introduced in recent months by Sangamon County Board member Sam Cahnman were rejected, in some cases, because they didn’t follow normal board procedures. With this one, more than the third time was the charm, sort of. A new...
Road and Bridge Supervisor Junior Neal came before the commission to update them on projects. He stated that currently three of the road graders are out of commission due to a problem with the DEF system. It was stated that it has crystallized. They are still under warranty and are scheduled to be repaired. He also stated that the rear wheel bearings have gone out on one, and it will be transported to Springfield to be repaired.
Nearly 700 athletes and Unified partners took part in the Special Olympics Illinois State Bocce and State Flag Football Tournaments over the weekend. From first time competitors to longtime teammates, the weekend provided plenty of moments worth highlighting. State Bocce Makes Successful Debut in Springfield. For the first time Saturday,...
Springfield shoppers found a strong rate of price cuts this season, giving them real room to negotiate.
