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Chairman Andy Van Meter will make a recommendation at the Sept. 18 county board meeting

Leak in monitoring well being addressed by company, regulators

County Board could confirm new hire at Sept. 18 meeting

Mayor and police chief meet with family of woman critically injured in motorcycle accident caused by officer

Restrictions get tested in the first weeks of school

Volunteers keep elementary libraries going after budget cuts

Law aimed at helping people experiencing a mental health crisis was originally set to go live in 2022

Sean Grayson had a history of credibility issues. It didn’t stop him from being hired at police departments in central Illinois.

Teacher returns to the classroom after amputations, near-death experience

Teachers union asks city council to expand library services

Mayor, police chief say intent of ordinance is to encourage unhoused people to use social services

As many as 800 remains could have been misidentified by Carlinville funeral home

Limited ruling applies only to plaintiffs; both sides considering next steps

Springfield City Council considers ordinance to crack down on homeless encampments

First Pritzker, now national leadership, work freedom into their messaging

Café Moxo hopes to reopen by year’s end

SHS sophomore holds dress resales to benefit Emma Shafer Peace and Justice Fund

Rulings also issued regarding presidential candidates, mail-in ballots