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The Springfield Police Honor Officers and Citizens.
The Springfield Police Department recognizes officers and citizens for going above and beyond.

 

Lawsuit claims the IHSA violates the ADA
A lawsuit has been filed with hopes that it will change who can participate in Illinois High School Association athletic events.
 

Illinois senate considers increase to minimum wage
Small businesses aren’t happy about a proposal to increase Illinois’ minimum wage to more than $10 an hour, which would make this the best paying state in the nation.

Some yellow lights could last one second longer
Motorists may get an extra second to make it through yellow lights, but only at intersections with red-light cameras.
 

A bill to impose a tax on strip clubs has itself been stripped
A retooled proposal to get Illinois strip clubs to fill a budget gap has passed a Senate committee.
 

Free skin cancer screenings today
The Regional Cancer Partnership of Illinois is offering free skin cancer screenings between 4 and 7 this afternoon, as part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
 

Congressman Johnson Replacement To Be Named
The person who'll replace Congressman Tim Johnson on the November ballot will be named this Saturday.

 

Childcare Funding Restored in Illinois
Childcare providers in Illinois will get paid after all.
 

Investigation continues into shooting death of armed offender
A Nebraska man who died after a confrontation at a local hotel with Springfield police died as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. 

Lawsuit hopes to change IHSA rules on disabilities
A lawsuit has been filed with hopes that it will change who can participate in Illinois High School Association athletic events.

Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Has a New Interim President.
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce has a new Interim President. 

The US Postal Service May Not Move Forward With Planned Closures.
The U.S. Postal Service said Monday it no longer plans to close 600 urban and suburban postal branch offices and satellite stations. 

Jacksonville Works to Address Flooding Problems.
It's been a year since the city of Jacksonville was left underwater by floods and now city officials are hoping they're better prepared in the event it happens again. 

Road Funds Are Being Used for More than Roads.
llinois’ Road Fund is being used for more than just roads – and that is a problem for the Transportation for Illinois Coalition. Its members include road builders and engineers who would like to be doing more work.

A Good Spring For Farmers.
The U.S.D.A. says weather conditions around Illinois last week were nearly perfect for planting.