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State lawmakers approve bill prohibiting inclusion of medical debt in credit reporting
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could prohibit consumer reporting agencies from including medical debt in credit reports. Sponsors say medical debt should not be a barrier to financial stability or access to credit opportunities. Democrats and Republicans believe the legislation can ensure...
Sterling woman wins Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. award
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KWQC) - Florence Cunningham, an AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Volunteer, was awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. award through the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies on May 7. The awards luncheon took place in Springfield, Illinois, at the Annual IACAA Conference. Cunningham, also known as Grandma...
Nursing home industry unlikely to see much help from Springfield in tough budget year
It’s been four years since some of the worst scenes of COVID-19 played out in locked-down nursing homes during the early months of the pandemic. But while most of the world has moved on, the nursing home industry is still reeling from COVID, which exacerbated pre-existing challenges in long-term care – difficulties hiring and retaining staff and a population more reliant on government-funded care chief among them.
'Only so much to go around': Spending demands mount as Illinois lawmakers craft budget
"Tight" is the term Gov. JB Pritzker and those within his office have used most frequently to describe the state's budget in the upcoming fiscal year. Still, dozens of groups have barnstormed the Capitol in recent weeks with hopes to get a larger slice of a $52.7 billion pie. In...
Springfield's oldest flower shop abruptly closes. Here's what we know
Springfield’s oldest flower shop has closed after 93 years of serving the Springfield community as a local floral retailer. Fifth Street Flower Shop at 739 S. 5th St. in downtown Springfield closed on May 17, according to owners Sara and Doug Camp, who announced the closure of the business on Monday. The couple cited...
Auburn man injured in crash with farm vehicle
NEW BERLIN, Ill. (WAND) - An Auburn man was injured after crashing into a farm vehicle in New Berlin. The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office was called to a crash in the 7700 block of Waverly Rd. Monday. Deputies said a 19-year-old driver was going south on Waverly Rd. at a...
Five bills to watch as spring session wraps in Springfield
It's the final week of the spring session in Springfield, and the race is on to get bills passed before Friday's deadline.Why it matters: If lawmakers don't get their bills passed this week, they'll likely have to wait until fall's veto session, where it becomes much harder.Yes, but: Friday's deadline is self-imposed. The law says new bills can be passed before the fiscal year ends on June 30.Here are five bills/issues to watch this week:The budget Photo illustration: Allie Carl/Axios. Photo: Joshua Lott/Getty ImagesThe main job lawmakers have during the spring session is to pass the state budget.Even with Democratic...
Springfield City Council to consider redevelopment plan in northeast side of city
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield City Council will consider Monday night whether or not to green-light a redevelopment plan on the northeast side of the city. The site is off Prospect Avenue, near the intersection of Chestnut Expressway and National Avenue. It was an old flour mill that had been dormant for decades.
Spring into summertime with some colorful salads
As the weather keeps getting warmer, it's time to start including more salads in our weekly meal planning. Keep in mind that greens and dressing are not the only ingredients that make a salad great. Salads come in a plethora of varieties that can be nutritionally dense, well-balanced and fill our plates. A better salad incorporates a wide range of colors and vegetables. ...
May is National Eggs Month
May is National Eggs Month and a University of Illinois Extension nutrition educator is working to dispel some of the myths around eggs that have taken form over time. Eggs can be a contentious topic among some health advocates but Caitlin Mellendorf says research shows eggs are extremely nutritious. Additionally,...
Fire hydrant testing to begin in Springfield through summer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Fire hydrant testing in Springfield will begin on Monday. Tests are set to take place each weekday through July 31. They will be conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. The Springfield Fire Department and City Water Light & Power (CWLP) conduct hydrant tests yearly to ensure […]
Lady Vols shut out Virginia to win Knoxville Regional
No. 3 overall seed Tennessee (43-10, 19-5 SEC) defeated Virginia (34-20, 15-9 ACC), 6-0, to win the NCAA Tournament Knoxville Regional on Sunday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. The victory over the Cavaliers clinched the Lady Vols’ 13th appearance in the NCAA Tournament Super Regional. The Lady Vols will...
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