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Tips on how to pay less on your utility bill, per the Citizens Utility Board
SPRINGFIELD – When you pay your utility bill, do you ever feel like you should be paying less?. “We have people who have come to us and said, I had no idea I was with an alternative supplier until my electric bll went thru the roof,” said Jim Chilsen, spokesman for the Citizens Utility Board. “We really hope people see these statistics and look at their bill and confirm that they are not overpaying with an alternative supplier.”
Downtown YMCA to dedicate gymnasium in honor of Sen. Doris Turner
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The gymnasium at the Downtown YMCA in Springfield will soon officially bear the name of State Sen. Doris Turner. A dedication ceremony and ribbon-cutting event is set for Wednesday, September 4 at 12 p.m. The “Doris Turner Gymnasium” recognizes Turner’s support and efforts in securing funding for the YMCA building located at 601 N. 4th St., which was completed in 2020.
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Springfield, Illinois metro area
(STACKER) – Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home...
16 new Springfield Police Department recruits graduate from law enforcement academy
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The new Springfield Police Department recruits are closer to hitting the streets. Sixteen recruits graduated from the Macon County Law Enforcement Academy Friday after 16 weeks of training. They will now complete five weeks of additional training at the SPD Academy before beginning their field training assignments.
COUNTY Financial High School Football UPickEm 2024 – Week One
Channel1450 is back with COUNTY Financial High School Football UPickEm! DP, Leanna and Michael talk about the week one games for the 2024 season and make their picks. Make your picks every week for a chance to win a $30 Headwest gift card and to be entered to win a YETI cooler.
UIS Performing Arts Center offers free playwriting workshop series
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The UIS Performing Arts Center has announced a free Writing for the Stage workshop series, designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of playwriting. The four-session course will be led by Tim Crawford, the 2023-2024 Our Stage / Our Voices Artist-in-Residence whose play Outraged: Terror...
Lunch spot is real-world learning opportunity for LLCC students
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) -Culinary arts and hospitality management students are set to once again get real-world experience at Bistro Verde, a student-led café at Lincoln Land Community College. The lunch spot is located at the east entrance of the Workforce Careers Center on LLCC’s campus and is part of the LLCC Hospitality and Culinary Arts program.
Home security cameras can help local law enforcement
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) -Area law enforcement agencies are encouraging residents to register home security cameras to help in police investigations. By voluntarily registering cameras, homeowners can assist by providing potential video evidence. The Springfield Police Department currently offers community camera registry at syncspringfield.org. According to SPD, registering a home camera,...
American Heart Association recognizes Springfield Memorial Hospital and Decatur Memorial Hospital for high-quality stroke care
The American Heart Association has recognized Springfield Memorial Hospital and Decatur Memorial Hospital for high-quality stroke care. The AHA awarded Springfield Memorial Hospital the Gold Plus, Honor Roll Elite and Stroke Advanced Therapy awards, while Decatur Memorial Hospital was again recognized with the Gold Plus award and named to the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Honor Roll.
SHG football returns offensive weapons, opens season against one of Missouri's best
Springfield, IL. (WICS) — Sacred Heart-Griffin went 7-4, 6-2 in conference last year in a season they did not have many seniors on the field. The Cyclones come into the new season in a very different place than 2023, with 13 returning starters including a large portion of their offensive weapons. That continuity has Sacred Heart-Griffin feeling a lot further along than they did this time last year.
UIS Women's soccer kickoff first season with Scott Myers
Springfield, IL. (WICS) — The first season for the Prairie Stars under their new coach Scott Myers is officially underway. UIS kicked things off against Purdue Northwest at home on August 24th which brought this new chapter of UIS women's soccer out of the starting gate. With a new...
Illinois quick hits: Casino clearing site for new facility; new state flag submissions
Casino clearing site for new facility After delays and concerns about financing, Ballys is taking a step forward in building a permanent casino. Demolition of the old Chicago Tribune building is underway in River West in Chicago. Ballys released plans for a 500-room hotel, casino and theater along the Chicago River. For the past year,...
EV Manufacturer Ymer Technology Announces Opening of U.S. Headquarters in Illinois
**Photo Courtesy of https://www.intersectillinois.org/ and Lake County Partners. Ymer Technology, a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) components for the heavy equipment industry, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Lake County Partners, and the Village of Buffalo Grove, announced the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove. The company’s $5.7 million investment, bolstered by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement, will enable Ymer Technology to produce cooling technology and thermal management systems for EVs while supporting Illinois’ clean energy economy.
Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
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