Weather
Landmark Springfield building catches fire
The historic home of socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post is damaged in blaze.
Severe Storms and Tornadoes Possible in Springfield Area
National Weather Service warns of high winds, heavy rain, and potential for EF-3 tornadoes
NWS: Severe Weather Possible Tuesday in Central Illinois
Hail and heavy rain may be the biggest threats, with a chance of tornadoes.
Lifestyle
Annual Spring Coin Show Returns to Springfield
Illinois Numismatic Association hosts 36th annual event with 75 dealer tables
Illinois Conservation Foundation Hosts Happy Little 5K
Annual run celebrates trees and the great outdoors in Illinois
Illinois Expands ABLE Accounts, Allowing 250,000 More Residents with Disabilities to Save
New law raises age limit from 26 to 46, giving more Illinoisans access to disability savings tool without risking federal benefits.
Economics
Illinois, Cook County Erase $2B in Medical Debt
State and county programs buy debt for pennies on the dollar to provide relief to low-income residents
Taxpayers Could Face Millions in Cleanup Costs for Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells in Illinois
Study finds thousands of unplugged wells pose health and environmental risks, with the state potentially liable for over $1 billion in cleanup costs.
Illinois Erases $1.1B in Medical Debt
Medical debt relief letters are arriving for 500,000 Illinois residents
Business
Illinois House Passes Giannoulias' Auto Insurance Reform Bill
Legislation aims to protect consumers from unfair rate hikes and discrimination
Springfield City Council Approves New Cannabis Dispensary
The city's latest dispensary will bring more access to legal marijuana products.
Ali Group Acquires BUNN, Promises 'Business as Usual'
BUNN Commercial will become part of Ali Group's 'Welbilt' division with 'operational independence'.
Politics
Illinois Senator Pushes Bill to Require Solar Developers to Cover Cleanup Costs
Proposed legislation would mandate surety bonds to ensure taxpayers don't foot the bill for decommissioning solar projects.
Chicago Transit Authority sues over halted federal construction funding
Lawsuit targets $2 billion in commuter rail expansion funding stopped by Trump administration last fall
75-Year-Old Attorney Don Tracy Wins Illinois Republican Senate Primary
Tracy, a Springfield lawyer, aims to challenge the status quo in November against Democrat Juliana Stratton.
