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Sangamon County, Illinois
The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for Springfield, Illinois, warning of a significant shift starting Wednesday, November 11. Residents should expect rain and a marginal risk of thunderstorms as…
New Illinois rules for e-bikes and e-scooters are scheduled to take effect Jan. 1. The laws set statewide standards for how micromobility devices are classified and operated. Riders and local authorities will need to…
Illinois state Rep. Sharon Chung says she hopes a new House speaker and legislative inspector general will improve how harassment and abuse allegations are handled. Chung was among 26 lawmakers who pushed Emanuel…
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced upgrades to the state’s disability savings program, now called Able UP, including lower annual fees, expanded eligibility, revised investment options and new technology. The…
Defensemen Adam Jiricek and Theo Lindstein made their debut for the Springfield Thunderbirds on Tuesday morning, less than 24 hours after being assigned to the AHL by the St. Louis Blues. The pair participated in the…
Crime Stoppers is asking the public for information about an attempted armed robbery and shooting in Sangamon County that injured a woman last month. The organization is seeking tips to help investigators identify those…
The Department of Homeland Security accused Illinois officials of disregarding an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer for a person suspected of battery, who remains at large. The dispute centers on whether…
A man was arrested in Springfield, Illinois, after police said he stabbed another man Monday night near Jefferson Street and Glenwood Avenue. The victim was injured, and the suspect was taken into custody, according to…
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public and private organizations interested in replacing older diesel vehicles or equipment with cleaner alternatives. The grant program, part of a national U.S…
Local food inspection reports dated November 10 list violations at several restaurants and food businesses. The findings include missing handwashing facilities, improperly held hot foods and labeling problems, according…
An opinion piece highlights growing frustration in rural Illinois, where 45 counties have passed non-binding referendums proposing secession from the Chicago metropolitan area. The author argues that these votes serve…
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office is hosting a special Veterans Day celebration to honor the service and sacrifices of military personnel. The event serves as a formal tribute, bringing together veterans, their…
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is asking deer hunters to submit tick samples from harvested white-tailed deer to help researchers track tick species across the state. The monitoring effort includes native…
Illinois lawmakers are expected to discuss a stadium framework during next week’s fall veto session, with the aim of keeping the Chicago Bears in the state. One proposal would let the team build and operate a stadium…
Memorial Health is proposing a 60-bed rehabilitation center in Springfield, Illinois, on a farm field near Milby Lane and Alex Boulevard. The facility would treat patients recovering from brain injuries and other…
The Illinois EPA is seeking fleet operators and other partners for projects under the 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program. The agency issued a competitive call on November 9, inviting Illinois organizations to…
The National Weather Service in Lincoln forecasts light rain across central Illinois on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, as a cold front moves through. Rainfall is expected to remain below 0.2 inches, but showers could affect…
U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski is urging her fellow Democrats to prioritize tangible legislative results over political rhetoric following her recent re-election. As she prepares to serve in the majority party for…
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Bob Grogan has called for improved messaging following the party's significant losses in last week's midterm elections. Comparing the current political climate to the 1974 Watergate…
This month marks the 150th anniversary of a failed 1876 plot to steal the body of Abraham Lincoln from his tomb in Springfield. The conspirators intended to ransom the remains for the release of a jailed counterfeiter…
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is pausing his public schedule to undergo a medical procedure. A spokesperson confirmed that the outpatient urology procedure is a final follow-up to a similar operation the governor…
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has temporarily paused public events to undergo a routine outpatient urology procedure. According to a spokesperson, this is the final follow-up to a procedure he had in May. The governor…
Illinois residents may witness unusual flashes in the night sky as the annual Leonid meteor shower approaches its peak on November 17. According to EarthSky, Earth is passing through debris from Comet Tempel Tuttle…
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has appealed the Trump administration's decision to deny federal disaster relief for August storm damage. The state updated its damage estimates to $43 million, exceeding FEMA's threshold…
The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Department of Public Health are urging residents to prioritize safety during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. As temperatures drop and heating equipment is…
The Illinois Senate is being urged to pass legislation aimed at supporting individuals re-entering society after completing prison sentences. Advocates argue that criminal records often create insurmountable barriers to…
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has appealed FEMA's decision to deny federal disaster aid for severe storms and flooding that occurred in August. The state updated its damage estimates to $43 million, exceeding FEMA's…
The Illinois state insurance marketplace, Get Covered Illinois, has officially opened its open enrollment period for 2027 coverage. Residents can compare and enroll in health insurance plans through January 15. State…
The National Weather Service has issued a warning regarding the formation of black ice across Illinois as temperatures drop. This deceptive hazard, which often resembles wet pavement, can develop overnight on bridges…
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has formally appealed the Trump administration's decision to deny federal disaster relief for storms that occurred in August. The storms caused significant wind and rain damage across…
