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Area Students Attend Youth Day in Springfield

Wednesday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

On March 25, 2026, 168 students sponsored by 24 electric and telephone cooperatives across the state gathered in the Illinois State Capitol for Youth Day - an annual event designed to introduce young leaders to state government and the cooperative principles that serve their... Read More.

York Gets Sendoff from Supporters Ahead of County Fair Queen Competition in Springfield This Weekend

Monday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

The 115th annual convention of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs is coming to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield. Over the weekend, supporters gathered to send off White County representative Laney York with their encouragement and endorsement. Dozens showed up at Carmi Emmanuel... Read More.

Local High School Students Visit Springfield

Wednesday, March 26 by Nicole Behnke

Last week, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) welcomed approximately 30 high school students from across the 58th Senate District to the Illinois State Capitol as part of her Youth Advisory Council (YAC) program. This hands-on experience provided students with an in-depth look at government,... Read More.

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Ditney Ridge Baptist Church Pastor Chris Marsh Offers House Opening Prayer in Springfield

Thursday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Ditney Ridge Baptist Church of Norris City’s Pastor Chris Marsh was the guest of 116th district State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) on Tuesday, May 14, at the State Capitol. Severin invited Pastor Marsh to offer the opening invocation prayer prior to the start of... Read More.

Legg Takes 1st Place In Poster Contest In Springfield

Monday, July 10 by WROY-WRUL News

Claire Legg, 5th grade student from Washington Attendance Center in Carmi, was recently selected as a 1st place winner in the “One Water” poster contest in Springfield, after advancing as 1 of 2 White County Best posters. The local competition, sponsored by White County... Read More.

Illinois Lawmakers Return To Springfield To Tackle Numerous Bills And New State Budget

Tuesday, April 18 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – As lawmakers convene this week in Springfield to finish spring session, legislative priorities continue to differ on both sides of the aisle. They are expected to pass hundreds of bills and pass a new budget that begins July 1. Gov. J.B. Pritzker... Read More.

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Gun Owners Rally In Springfield

Thursday, March 30 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – Hundreds of gun owners lobbied their lawmakers Wednesday in Springfield, more than two months and a slew of lawsuits since Illinois enacted a ban on certain guns and magazines. During a rally at a convention center in Springfield, Illinois State Rifle... Read More.

Op-Ed from FBI Director Christopher Wray and Companion Statement from FBI Special Agent in Charge from Springfield, IL David Nanz

Monday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

While many Americans celebrated the holidays with their families in the final week of 2021, law enforcement kept working. And, tragically, four officers didn’t make it home to their loved ones that week. They were murdered while doing their job keeping others safe. Baltimore Police... Read More.

Severin Says Madigan’s Reign in Springfield Leaves Trail of Debt and Corruption

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – 117th District State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement in response to Mike Madigan’s resignation from the Illinois legislature. “When I first ran for office, the first promise I made the people of the State of Illinois was that I would... Read More.

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Niemerg Explains Emotions of Inaugural day in Springfield and Time for the Governor to Open up the Entire State to Indoor Dining

Monday, January 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

What is it like for a newly sworn-in State Representative to seen their name up on the voting board for the first time? 109th District State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) can tell you. Niemerg took the oath of office in ceremonies in Springfield this week. In the... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: springfield

Area Students Attend Youth Day in Springfield

York Gets Sendoff from Supporters Ahead of County Fair Queen Competition in Springfield This Weekend

Local High School Students Visit Springfield

Ditney Ridge Baptist Church Pastor Chris Marsh Offers House Opening Prayer in Springfield

Legg Takes 1st Place In Poster Contest In Springfield

Illinois Lawmakers Return To Springfield To Tackle Numerous Bills And New State Budget

Gun Owners Rally In Springfield

Op-Ed from FBI Director Christopher Wray and Companion Statement from FBI Special Agent in Charge from Springfield, IL David Nanz

Severin Says Madigan’s Reign in Springfield Leaves Trail of Debt and Corruption

Niemerg Explains Emotions of Inaugural day in Springfield and Time for the Governor to Open up the Entire State to Indoor Dining

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