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Covering city and state government, schools, business, community events, and what’s happening around the Capital City — every day. CapitolCityNow.com is a digital newspaper/news website focused on providing trusted local journalism in Springfield, IL, Sangamon County, and the surrounding area. Established in 2024, it’s part of Capitol Media Group, the dominant radio operation in Springfield, and owned by Saga Communications. Member of the Illinois Broadcasters Association and the Illinois News Broadcasters Association. Social Media Policy: We encourage readers to share thoughts and opinions on the CapitolCityNow.com page and other associated social media pages, but we expect that commenters will refrain from:
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09/25/2026
Authorities say Hesse had the contact with a minor at a Pawnee home, resulting in an investigation in April of 2024, but wasn't charged until April, 2025.
STORY: https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-man-gets-20-years-for-pawnee-sexual-assault/
09/25/2026
“We’re in a very interesting and hot part of the economy, energy and infrastructure,” Richardson said.
STORY: https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-meyer-utility-structures-brings-new-jobs-to-clinton-with-repurposed-manufacturing-site/
09/25/2026
“I have done a few practices,” said Bertoletti. “That’s basically what it is — you figure out the technique with the food, and then you just go from there. A lot of times the strategy goes right out the window when you start.”
STORY: https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-major-league-cozy-dog-eating-will-be-a-part-of-the-international-route-66-mother-road-festival-this-weekend/
09/24/2026
The lawsuit challenged the administration’s attempt to expand the application of a three decades-old law known as the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, the signature welfare reform law of the Clinton administration.
STORY: https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-illinois-attorney-general-claims-victory-in-lawsuit-against-trump-administration/
09/24/2026
“Separating pedestrian and motorists from train tracks reduces the likelihood of crashes,” said Illinois Commerce Commission chairman Doug Scott.
STORY: https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-see-tracks-think-train-this-is-national-rail-safety-week/
09/24/2026
Once detectives identified Betkouski and began to learn about him, they came to believe he was a possible suspect in the killings of seven people in the Chicago area with cyanide-laced Tylenol, Cooper said.
STORY: https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-idaho-case-may-be-connected-to-the-1982-tylenol-murders-officials-say/
09/24/2026
"I think there’s no better experience, no better person to do this, because I’m in this community."
STORY: https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-springfield-urban-leagues-gardner-to-lead-sangamon-co-mental-health-board/
09/24/2026
“Route 66 was so many things to so many people in daily life,” said Emery.
STORY: https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-new-book-focuses-on-central-illinois-role-in-route-66-history-untold-stories/
09/23/2026
On September 17, 2026, around 3:30 a.m., a white male was seen on video climbing a ladder onto the roof of PITA or Bowl, 848 E South Grand, Springfield.
DETAILS: https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-crime-of-the-week-help-needed-identifying-man-who-damaged-springfield-restaurants-a-c-system/
09/23/2026
The Chicago burger chain also said it plans to introduce grilled chicken sandwiches and wraps and experiment with products like egg bites and bowls to meet the needs of customers who are seeking healthier options.
STORY: https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-mcdonalds-plans-8-5-billion-modernization-by-2036/
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