A coalition of Springfield proponents have come together to create a marketing campaign, My Heart's Downtown, to highlight the positive developments. Leah Wilson, Karen Conn and Jay Shanle share more.

There was a time when having a college degree helped ensure those individuals could find jobs and keep them. But something is changing in the current workforce climate. A college degree, while still helpful, is no longer a guarantee for staying employed. We discuss the situation on this week's episode of Statewide.

The Citizens Club forum features a discussion of the history, role, and the impact of the Hoogland with Gus Gordon, along with how it almost didn't make it. This includes a theatre of the mind tour.

The project still faces funding challenges after Trump administration cancels federal loan.

The plan, if approved in full by state regulators, would add between $2.50 and $3 to the average customer’s monthly bill. Regulators have 11 months to review it.

The effort has the support of small businesses. Many big banks are opposed.

Analysis of wage and demographic data from Illinois businesses shows some improvement, but inequity remains

Jessica chats with Elizabeth Wake about her business and her career journey.

Consumer advocates say customers should not be on the hook for ‘wasteful’ spending by the utilities

State-driven resource planning process will begin in 2026