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Democratic state Sen. Andy Manar of downstate Bunker Hill announced Monday he will resign from the General Assembly effective Jan. 17 to join the…
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PNC Financial Services has reversed its decision to close one of its Springfield branches. The facility in the 800 block of South 11th Street is one of…
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Illinois residents have been receiving mailers saying they’re a “2020 Congressional District Census.” But it’s not that census – the once-in-a-decade…
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The Illinois Senate approved a move Tuesday that would allow Illinois to stay on daylight saving time permanently.State Sen. Andy Manar (D, Bunker Hill)…
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Springfield-based Land of Lincoln Goodwill is backpedaling on its recent decision to lay off a number of workers with disabilities. The move by CEO Sharon…
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Illinois school teachers may see a salary bump thanks to legislation poised for passage in the legislature. In education circles, this measure is…
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Illinois lawmakers have proposed a variety of plans to tackle the state's severe teacher shortage. This week, State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill),…
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Mayor Jim Langfelder is facing challenger Frank Edwards in Springfield city elections this spring. The candidates met on Friday in the campaign’s first…
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In his budget address today, Gov. J.B. Pritzker listed education as one of his top three priorities, requesting increased funding for programs across the…
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A state lawmaker has proposed a plan to use state funds to build a new higher education center in downtown Springfield.State Senator Andy Manar (D, Bunker…