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Champaign Unit 4 spending waiver falls short of votes needed for approval

CHAMPAIGN — The Champaign Unit 4 school district will be added to the state’s list of districts exceeding state-mandated spending increases, after the school board failed to pass a cost cap waiver at its meeting Monday night. The Illinois State Board of Education caps yearly increases on administrative...

Champaign, IL · 1d
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ADM Decatur Employees Write 500 Letters of Gratitude to Veterans and Active-Duty Military

November 11, 2026 – ADM employees in Decatur put gratitude into action, writing 500 letters thanking military service members and veterans in less than five hours. The effort was part of ADM’s Acts for Impact global volunteer initiative, which brought together colleagues at more than 15 locations across the United States for a month-long letter-writing campaign.

Decatur, IL · 23h
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Cahnman, leaving Sangamon County Board, tries again with recall proposal; introduces anti-plasticware ordinance

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...

Sangamon County, IL · 23h
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People are still talking about Nov. 4 Springfield city council meeting

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield city council watchers Tuesday would not let the mayor and aldermen forget how last week’s meeting (pictured) ended, with aldermen and audience members shouting after the meeting officially ended. Mayor Misty Buscher adjourned that meeting while some people still expected to have their turn to speak. Citizens and the mayor’s and clerk’s offices disagree on just who had signed up, and a city statement the day after last week’s meeting blamed a communications glitch for some people’s sign-ups not reaching the clerk’s office.

Springfield, IL · 1d
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Building permits – Nov. 2 to Nov. 8

1999 Partners received a commercial remodel permit for 1999 Wabash Ave. Contractor is RD Lawrence Construction Corp. and the project is valued at $115,000. Springfield Hospital Inc. received a commercial remodel permit for 5230 S. Sixth Street Frontage Road. Contractor is Harold O’Shea Builders and the project is valued at $4.1 million.

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Woo Hoo! ‘Simpsons’ writers to talk Saturday in Springfield — yes, THIS Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – “Is Springfield America?” The answer could be found this Saturday, in this Springfield, thanks to three of the writers of “The Simpsons” — one of whom is a presidential candidate. Writers Bill Odenkirk, Josh Weinstein, and Dan Greaney...

Springfield, IL · 2d

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IDNR confirms death of mountain lion in southern Illinois

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirmed on Tuesday that a young male mountain lion that had been visiting southern Illinois for the past two months was found deceased. According to the IDNR, a hunter discovered the cat's remains in Jackson County, near the Union...

Jackson County, IL · 1d

5 On Your Side

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Illinois prepares for Gateway Regional Medical closure

Granite City, IL · 2d

TheDailyPour

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THC Drinks Are Set to Be Removed From Illinois Liquor Stores This Week

Hemp-derived THC beverages containing more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container will be pulled from liquor stores and other traditional retail outlets in Illinois beginning Nov. 12, following the passage of a new state law that places tighter restrictions on intoxicating hemp products. The Illinois Hemp Act, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in […]

Illinois · 3d

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Illinois Rings In 2027 With New Rules On Rent, Groceries And Medical Bills

New year, new rules: Illinois renters get fee transparency, grocery shoppers get coupon alternatives, and families get a break on medical liens.

Illinois · 3d

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Del Mar: ‘I’m not going anywhere’

(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Election Day “was not the finish line. It’s the starting line,” said Aaron Del Mar (pictured, left, with gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey), the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor. He says the “national headwinds” brought down the GOP last week, and now –...

Illinois · 2d

WCIA

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New resolutions introduced in Sangamon Co. to cut down on plastic waste, recall Sheriffs

SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Sangamon County board member Sam Cahnman is trying once again to allow recall elections in Sangamon County. The effort has failed three times before, but Cahnman hopes a new resolution could help convince the board to adopt the measure. The new resolution is hoping to answer a question that has […]

Sangamon County, IL · 1d

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Terminated Employees’ Severance Claims Can Proceed, per Illinois District Court

A federal judge in Illinois earlier this month denied an employer’s motion to dismiss two employees’ claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act that the firm manufactured negative performance reviews to push them out of the company and avoid paying them severance benefits. The U.S. District Court...

Illinois · 3d

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Camp Butler director honored at Springfield Veterans Day parade

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Even if you couldn’t make it to this year’s Veterans Day parade in Springfield Wednesday, chances are you have been to the location the grand marshal runs. The parade featured the marching bands from all three Springfield public high schools, groups...

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Illinois Republicans assess damage from nationwide 'blue tsunami'

Illinois Republicans are thinking about what to do next after a brutal election that saw candidates lose by significant margins throughout the state.

Illinois · 1d

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Counties with the most veterans in Illinois

There are roughly 17.1 million veterans living in the U.S., according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Though, the VA anticipates the percentage of the U.S. population with military experience will continue to decline over the next couple of decades—by 2046, it expects the number of living U.S. veterans to decrease by 29%.

Illinois · 2d

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From Illinois governor to federal prison: Rod Blagojevich tells all in new book

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is revisiting the corruption scandal that sent him to prison, sharing his side of the story and why he maintains he was framed.

Illinois · 2d

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When truth is stranger than fiction

Dan Greaney, a longtime writer and producer for “The Simpsons” who humorously predicted a Donald Trump presidency, is now running for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. An episode titled “Bart to the Future” aired on March 19, 2000, which imagined Bart Simpson’s life 30 years into the future....

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Illinois Roofing Company to Pay $700K in Workplace Harassment Settlement

Monday, November 9th, 2026 — An Illinois roofing contractor has agreed to pay $700,000 to resolve a federal lawsuit involving allegations of racial and sexual harassment, including repeated misconduct by a company vice president and management's failure to address employee complaints. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced...

Illinois · 3d