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Crime of the Week: Help solve recent downtown arson
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (163+ words) Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Fire Department in coordination with the State Fire Marshal in reference to an arson that occurred on March 25th, 2026, around 9: 30 am at the Bicentennial Building,…...
White Sox option opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A after 3 shaky outings
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (316+ words) An All-Star as a rookie last year, Smith has been struggling with his fastball command. The 26-year-old right-hander is 0-2 with a 10. 80 ERA. He has allowed 10 earned runs in 8 1/3 innings while walking nine and striking out 11. Smith threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings in…...
Meet Stewart " APL Dog of the Week
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (342+ words) "An active guy with lots of energy!" Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " Stewart is a 3-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix with a big personality and an even bigger heart. This goofy, playful boy is always ready to turn an ordinary…...
Meet Birdie " Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (199+ words) Birdie is a lab mix and loves to play outside! Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " Our Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week was brought to the shelter on January 5th as a stray. This pretty girl has…...
Meet Rain " Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
7+ hour, 3+ min ago (169+ words) "Fabulously friendly" and would like to be adopted with any of her siblings! Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " Rain is a fabulously friendly gray tabby and white beauty, approximately 6 years old. She was owner-surrendered with several siblings on March 24, and…...
Victim identified in fatal Springfield motorcycle accident
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (171+ words) Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " The Sangamon County Coroner's office has identified the victim in a car-versus-motorcycle crash Monday night. Zach Thomas, Chief Sangamon County Deputy Coroner, says it was Charles Laughlin, 58, was pronounced dead Monday at 10: 29 p. m. at Springfield Memorial…...
City Council concerns remain over Turner's "Capital Area Tourism Authority Act'
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (466+ words) Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " Members of the Springfield City Council remain concerned about some of the powers State Senator Doris Turner's bill allowing for a new hotel and an expanded BOS Center may give a new governing body. Alderman…...
Lawmakers approve $1. 5 B transit funding package without statewide tax increases - Capitol City Now
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1121+ words) Funding for downstate transit agencies decreases from previous plan. Springfield, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) " State lawmakers approved new funding for public transportation agencies without large statewide tax increases previously proposed." Instead, the measure would be fueled by revenue sources that…...
Proposal: Sales tax on gas to take a break
9+ hour, 16+ min ago (328+ words) Downstate Republican House members say IL drivers deserve it. Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " In what State Rep. Ryan Spain (pictured, left) (R-Peoria) says is "uniquely Illinois," the state imposes a tax on gasoline and also a sales tax on…...
Lawyers say D. C. court's decision striking down large-capacity magazine ban should be applied to Illinois - Capitol City Now
3+ week, 59+ min ago (667+ words) Raoul's office argues a federal appeals court isn't bound by the decision. Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " A recent decision from a local appellate court in Washington, D. C. , striking down a ban on large-capacity magazines could have an impact on a…...