Category: Springfield
Bald eagle thought to be injured is actually ‘too fat to fly’
A bald eagle found by Missouri wildlife officials near Springfield is said to be “too fat to fly”. The rangers from the Missouri department of [more…]
Disputed 19th Century US Flag Bought by Abraham Lincoln Museum Sparks Illinois State Probe
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois, finds itself embroiled in controversy following the purchase of a 21-star flag, purported to commemorate [more…]
Illinois Senate Greenlights $53.1 Billion State Budget, calling off Grocery Tax
The Illinois Senate, during a late Sunday discussion approved the $53.1 billion budget allocated for the fiscal year set to begin in July 2025. Generating [more…]
Illinois Might Pass Bill That Makes Climate Change Education Mandatory
Illinois may soon require its students to learn about climate change. Bill was passed with bipartisan support by the Illinois state Senate that requires public [more…]
Illinois Passes Important Laws to Safeguard Artists from AI Use
The Illinois Senate has unanimously passed two pioneering laws with the goal of protecting artists from artificial intelligence (AI) use. Led by Sen. Mary Edly [more…]
App Based Abortion Pill Access Launched by Planned Parenthood in Illinois
The new offering, available through the Planned Parenthood Direct app, lets patients no more than 10 weeks pregnant acquire mifepristone and misoprostol without having to [more…]
Big Drug Bust in Southern Illinois, Eight Caught
Last Wednesday, the FBI from Springfield told us they caught eight people. These folks were part of a big drug dealing network that spread across [more…]
Breakthrough in an Old Missing Person’s Investigation
A crucial development has occurred as bones found at a house in Springfield have been identified as those of Michelle Renee “Shelly” Bianco, who vanished [more…]
Springfield’s Vape Debate, Shops vs. New Rules
In Illinois’s Springfield, there’s a heated argument about vaping among teens as new laws are likely to appear soon. Shop owner Matthieu Fortin is worried [more…]
Must-Try New Restaurants in Springfield, MO
Springfield, MO, is bustling with culinary excitement, offering a range of new dining experiences. Each restaurant on this list brings a unique flavor to the [more…]