Tenaska drops clean coal plan for Taylorville

Project still seeks state subsidies for natural gas plant

A proposed state-of-the-art “clean coal” power plant in Taylorville has been sidelined, but the project could still continue as a natural gas power plant.Nebraska-based Tenaska, Inc. says

Leaving homes

Plans to close developmental centers provoke fear

Increase minimum wage?

Sponsor says it’s important to begin discussions

A bill that would raise the minimum wage in Illinois is on its way to the full Senate after approval by the Senate Executive Committee.The legislation would increase Illinois’ minimum wage, curr

City proposal could spur action on civil union benefits

Aldermen would have final say

The City of Springfield is one step closer to an agreement on health benefits for civil union partners of city employees and retirees. A committee composed of representatives from the city and labor u

Taking the fifth

An officer under investigation refuses to testify

Making downtown lovable

Design experts envision a walkable, bike-friendly urban core

What started as a search for office space has turned into an investment adventure for Springfield architect Larry Quenette. He took a gamble when he decided to turn the three-story Dunn Building at 20

Always chasing rainbows

Springfield prepares for its second gay pride celebration

Don’t-ask-don’t-tell is gone. Civil unions are the law of the land in Illinois. The president, who three years ago declared June to be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, s

Chipping away

Board upholds findings against lawyer

Run to remember a special veteran

When Brian McMillen walked into her office at Lincoln Land Community College in 2002, Jenny Gietl knew there was something special about him. McMillen had just returned from his second year of active

Action Now protests federal budget cuts

Group says it’s confused about Johnson’s vote

A group of 15 to 20 individuals and members of Action Now gathered outside Republican headquarters in Springfield May 10 to protest and question the decision making of U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson.  Joh