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Central Illinois Residents May See Increased Delays In Receiving Their Mail

Published Apr 24, 2024 02:44PM

Central Illinois Residents May See Increased Delays In Receiving Their Mail

BY Claire Grant

Residents of Springfield and central Illinois may soon see increased delays in receiving their mail and packages as the United States Postal Service plans to restructure their postal network outside of Illinois.

The United States Postal Service, or USPS, has proposed a new network consolidation plan to change 58 processing and distribution centers in smaller Illinois communities. These distribution processing centers will be converted into local mail processing centers.

In the decision, Spr ... Read more

Leaked Nuclear Plan Shows a Secret Bunker Hidden Under Illin

It really shouldn't come as a surprise that America has many plans in the event that a worst-case scenario nuclear attack happens, but there is one that has just come to light that shows a plan exists where officials could be hurried to a secret bunk ... Read more

2024 Best Warriors in the Illinois Army National Guard [Imag

Sgt. Brennen Hoover of Springfield, Illinois, completes a communications task during the Illinois Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition, April 12-14, at Sparta Training Area in Sparta, Illinois. The competition tested the Soldiers’ physi ... Read more

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (04/23/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) For the second time in two days, the Illinois State Capitol was evacuated yesterday after a threat. The Secretary of State’s Office said a threatening 9-1-1 call caused the evacuation on Monday, although no explosive devices were foun ... Read more

The cicadas are coming! The cicadas are coming!

Published Apr 20, 2024 05:47PM

Researchers predict the emergence of trillions of cicadas across the eastern U.S. this spring.

the emergence of trillions of cicadas across the eastern U.S. this spring. Cicadas follow 13- and 17-year cycles. This rare double cicada mega-brood emergence happens only once every 221 years.

This rare double cicada mega-brood emergence happens only once every 221 years. Cicadas are harmless to humans. Though sometimes confused with locusts, their potential harm to plants isn’t too serious. No need to break out the insect ... Read more

Trial on merits of Illinois gun ban could begin July 8, atto

(The Center Square) – A plaintiff’s attorney suing Illinois over the state’s gun and magazine ban expects the case to go to trial on the merits in July.

Illinois enacted a ban on more than 170 semi-automatic firearms, attachments a ... Read more

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (04/22/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) A measure to modify Illinois’ health insurance regulations is now heading ot the Illinois State Senate. That’s after House Bill 5395 was approved in the State House late last week. Known as the Healthcare Protection Act, the bill wi ... Read more

Lawmakers, cannabis industry calls for ban on ‘delta-8’

Delta-8 explodes in popularity, but burgeoning cannabis industry says it’s a dangerous threat

By HANNAH MEISEL

Capitol News Illinois

hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ lar ... Read more

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Mayor Pauly believes that all elected officials are servant leaders for the community they represent. As electeds, it is most important that we connect with our community, work to understand the values, goals and priorities of this special community, and reflect that in all the work that we do.