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Mike Murphy is the president & CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, along with a former restauranteur and state representative. He discusses what makes Springfield a great place to live.
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A group of downstate Illinois lawmakers are calling again for an alternative plan to reopen the state’s economy.Those lawmakers said since economic and…
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A number of legislators have criticized Governor J-B Pritzker’s plan to reopen the state’s economy in five phases.Reporter Mike Smith talked to one such…
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Illinois acquired the former Vibra Hospital in Springfield on Friday to use for COVID-19 patients who need medical attention but not intensive care. Gov.…
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Illinois lawmakers are considering whether to waive the concealed carry license fee for qualified veterans.The legislation, sponsored by state Rep. Mike…
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Fire safety officials gathered in Springfield on Tuesday to warn against using smoke detectors with a removable battery. They also reminded Illinoisans…
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The Illinois Republican Party’s top brass says it’s optimistic about its chances in 2020. Officials rallied the base Thursday at the Illinois State…
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Pleasant Plains is a small but prosperous town about 15 minutes northwest of Springfield. Its schools are all rated “commendable,” and their test results…
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A plan to raise the minimum wage in Illinois has cleared its first legislative hurdle. But as it moves through the General Assembly, it continues to draw…