News and updates from The State Journal-Register
Friday, May 11, 2018
SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL ACCESS >
btrain_dailyNL.jpg
Former Gov. Edgar says budget more 'doable' this year
Former Gov. Jim Edgar predicted Thursday that Illinois lawmakers from both parties would come together to pass a state b…
Read more >>
Springfield aldermen attempt to defund acting tourism director's salary
Some Springfield aldermen don't think Janet Kirby, Benedictine University's Springfield campus director, is the right pe…
Read more >>
Rockets aim for their third state title under new coach
ROCHESTER - Chad Kutscher's resignation startled the Rochester High School girls soccer team.The Rockets were not in dis…
Read more >>
Stars overpower Saginaw Valley State from start
Running hard out of the box, the University of Illinois Springfield's Morgan Edwards raced toward second base on her fir…
Read more >>
Veterans get free dental help during 'MouthMobile' stop in Springfield
Terry Plowman had to wait several hours to get two infected teeth pulled Thursday, but the retired factory worker didn't…
Read more >>
Christian County Board considering gun sanctuary resolution
TAYLORVILLE - Christian County could soon become the latest community to declare itself a sanctuary county for gun owner…
Read more >>
Lincoln library foundation says it may have to sell artifacts to pay debt
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation said Thursday it may have to resort to selling artifacts in its poss…
Read more >>
SHG claims 10th consecutive City Series title despite loss to Southeast
A fifth-inning Southeast High School rally put the Spartans in front of Sacred Heart-Griffin on the final day of the Cit…
Read more >>
Springfield Theatre Centre closes 70th season with 'Chicago'
"Chicago," the musical set in the Prohibition era, might not seem to have a lot of relevance to modern times on the surf…
Read more >>
Capital City Improv puts on its first sketch comedy show
Capital City Improv is moving on up.Specifically, they're moving on up in the Legacy Theatre.This weekend, Capital City …
Read more >>
Democrats: Rauner needs to introduce cost-saving bills
Turning the tables somewhat on Gov. Bruce Rauner, some Senate Democrats said Wednesday that it is the governor who is st…
Read more >>
Sister Jean, Loyola Ramblers celebrated at Capitol
Loyola University Chicago's maroon and gold was seen throughout the state Capitol on Wednesday as Sister Jean Dolores Sc…
Read more >>
Archer Elevator Road, Sangamon Valley Trail benefit from IDOT grants
Springfield and Sangamon County received a total of about $1.3 million in state grants that will go toward transportatio…
Read more >>
Fairview literacy coach, Black Hawk principal honored
Lori Moore, literacy coach at Fairview Elementary School and the 2018 Horace Mann Educator of the Year, has never stoppe…
Read more >>
Illinois House ERA vote could come next week
A much-anticipated Illinois House vote on the federal Equal Rights Amendment won't happen any earlier than next week.On …
Read more >>
sj-r.com
Connect with Us! Facebook Twitter