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SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- After suddenly pleading guilty as his federal corruption trial was wrapping up this week, former state Sen. Sam McCann won’t be released to await sentencing, ...

Red crown rot is expected to reappear in Illinois soybean fields this season. The disease was first confirmed in Illinois in 2018 and is an emerging issue for the top ...

EDINBURG – The Village of Edinburg heard a proposal from Sloan Implement during its regular meeting on Monday, February 12, 2023. For residents who were upset with the decision of ...

CARLINVILLE -- Country music legend Tracy Lawrence is among the acts performing at the 2024 Macoupin County Fair, June 4-9 at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds in Carlinville. Lawrence, who is ...

SPRINGFIELD -- A Springfield steakhouse will be closing its doors later this month. Alexander's Steakhouse, located at 620 N. Bruns Lane, will be closing February 29 according to a Facebook ...

As federal prosecutors were preparing to rest their case Thursday in the corruption trial of former Republican state Sen. Sam McCann, the one-time gubernatorial candidate had a change of heart.  ...

NOKOMIS -- After a hiatus of several years, the Nokomis Historical Society is once again starting up. According to former president JoAnn Keele, the Society was started in 1992 by ...

CLINTON -- The owner of the nuclear power plant in Clinton is seeking regulatory approval to keep the plan in operation for another 20 years. Reports state that Constellation Energy, ...

RAYMOND -- The Raymond village board discussed a quote for a new coin accepter for bulk water sales during its regular session on Monday, Feb. 5. The board voted to ...

Feds accuse ex-lawmaker of ‘greed, fraud and arrogance’ in misusing campaign funds After week of delays, former GOP State Sen. Sam McCann’s trial finally underway SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – ...