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City of Springfield converting two streets to two-way traffic
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Two streets in the City of Springfield are set to be converted from one-way to two-way traffic in the coming weeks. Starting May 6, 4th Street will be converted between South Grand Avenue and Dodge Street, along with Adams Street between 6th and 9th Streets. The conversions are expected to be […]
Measure to provide freed prisoners with naloxone advancing in Springfield
(The Center Square) – Prisoners leaving an Illinois jail or prison may be sent away with opioid antagonists if lawmakers approve a new bill in Springfield. The Illinois House recently passed House Bill 5527 that would provide naloxone to people leaving incarceration if they were behind bars for drug-related charges or have a substance abuse problem. The bill’s sponsor, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, said studies have shown overdose is...
Boil order issued To St. James and Laverna areas in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - City Water, Light and Power issued a boil order for water customers where a hydrant was repaired after being damaged by a vehicle Tuesday. Customers affected by this boil order, who will receive notice, include:. Hospital Sisters facilities, including St. James and St. Francis facilities located...
Pritzker: State prepared for possible protests at Democrat's convention
Those preparing for this summer’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago say protesting will be allowed, but to a point. In an interview with CNN Sunday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said his summer's convention won’t be a repeat of the violent 1968 convention and they will be prepared for any protests. Pritzker stressed that groups gathering in Chicago this August will be allowed to protest.
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