Capitol City Now

11/06/2024

One of the world’s largest carbon capture pilots is getting closer to beginning operation at CWLP in Springfield.

https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-ribbon-cutting-at-cwlp-carbon-capture-project-a-sign-of-progress/

11/06/2024

Springfield community members are calling on President Biden to commemorate the site of the 1908 Springfield Race Riots as a national monument.

Biden administration in town to hear testimony

11/06/2024

The Illinois State Museum is looking for stories from travelers, business owners and more in preparation for the 100th anniversary of the historic Mother Road.

https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-illinois-state-museum-seeks-stories-for-route-66-centennial/

10/06/2024

A new 250,000 sq. ft. warehouse may soon be built near the I-55 Chatham exit if all goes as planned. It could be a spark that brings more warehousing, logistics and distribution business to the Springfield area.

https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-springfield-aims-to-attract-warehousing-and-logistics-industry/

10/06/2024

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee in Springfield as part of CMS wellness campaign.

https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-jackie-joyner-kersee-visits-springfield-to-promote-fitness/

10/06/2024

Get ready for warmer weather midweek

Lots of sun this week with a chance for rain on Friday. Midweek temps will climb into the upper 80s and 90s.

09/06/2024

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09/06/2024

Want to treat your grandkids to a day at Splash Kingdom at Knight's Action Park? Get in on the Grandparent's Day Giveaway with News Talk 93.9 WTAX. You could win a 4-pack of passes!

Dive into summer with our Grandparent's day waterpark passes giveaway! Win 4 tickets to the thrilling water park at Knights Action Park. Imagine spending your days cooling off in the wave pool, zooming down exhilarating water slides and more. Don't miss this chance to make your summer unforgettable....

09/06/2024

Love to hunt for bargains or just looking to cut costs? You're not alone. Dina Michaels, a local curator of vintage items, talks about why thrifting is on the rise.

If the notion of looking through your neighbor's castoffs doesn't immediately appeal to you, consider another reason to re-think thrifting: Sustainability.

08/06/2024

The Capitol Media Group team participated in the Y Ninja Corporate challenge yesterday and even won the Y Ninja Course! The YMCA of Springfield Y Ninja event was today.

08/06/2024

Having a garage sale? Add your sale to our brand-new garage sale interactive map. It's free!

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) - Are you a bargain hunter? Do you have a big garage sale coming up? Post your garage sale to our interactive map for free. Additionally, the map offers options for boosting your sale. This ensures that your sale will stand out among the rest, and that hundreds of

08/06/2024

Cottage thrives on exploring her surroundings and engaging in lively chats with her human companions.

She thrives on exploring her surroundings and engaging in lively chats with her human companions.

07/06/2024

So many options for fun stuff to do this weekend! Lincoln's Legacy of Giving Music Festival kicks off tonight. For more info, check out the events calendar at www.capitolcitynow.com

https://capitolcitynow.com/events/ #/

07/06/2024

This weekend, enjoy the sounds of our own Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in Washington Park. Hear Joey McLaughlin talk with carillonist Carlo van Ulft about this weekend's International Carillon Festival and why the location and quality of our carillon makes it a premier carillon.

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) Director and carillonist Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, Carlo van Ulft talks with Joey Mclaughlin about the 62nd International Carillon Festival going on this weekend in Washington Park. https://soundcloud.com/news-radio-wtax/6-7-24-carlo-van-ulft-directorcarilloni...

07/06/2024

This weekend is Market Days at The Gables of Springfield, the Lincolns of Springfield at the Hoogland Center for the Arts and Springfield Lucky Horseshoes baseball! Lynch from Springfield's Classic Rock 100.5 WYMG tells you more with the Weekend Rundown brought to you by Two Men and a Truck Springfield IL

06/06/2024

The conversion to two-way from one-way traffic flow is complete for two downtown streets. New reverse-angle parking is now in place on Adams Street.

https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-conversion-from-one-way-to-two-way-traffic-on-adams-and-4th-streets-is-complete/

06/06/2024

The Emancipation Proclamation will be on display in Springfield at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in honor of two holidays dedicated to freedom - Juneteenth and Independence Day.

https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-emancipation-proclamation-will-be-on-display-at-alplm-in-honor-of-juneteenth-and-independence-day/

06/06/2024

Have you participated in the Art Glass Adventure yet?! In our latest Springfield Spotlight video, Amy Beadle from Visit Springfield tells you how to search for (and keep) art glass pieces that have been hidden around Springfield.

Check out Joey's interview with Amy about the adventure here - https://capitolcitynow.com/podcasts/the-art-glass-adventure-is-underway-around-springfield/

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05/06/2024

05/06/2024

Governor JB Pritzker signed the new $53.1 billion state budget today in Chicago. Some are saying there should have been cuts.

https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-guv-signs-budget-then-defends-it/

05/06/2024

Springfield Fire Department asking for help in solving wave of arson attacks.

https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-wave-of-arson-attacks-is-crime-of-the-week/

05/06/2024

Go-cart crash kills 14-year-old in Christian County

https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-go-cart-crash-kills-14-year-old/

05/06/2024

The city is going to regulate massage parlors. David Baker's daughter was the victim of s*x trafficking. He shared his story at Tuesday's council meeting.

https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-trafficking-a-dads-story/

04/06/2024

Cordae Curb was fifteen when Keyon Day was killed.

Cordae Curb, alleged driver, was fifteen when Keyon Day was killed

04/06/2024

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04/06/2024

Olivia Lett comes to UIS after coaching at Millikin University for years.

Lett comes to UIS after six years as the women's basketball head coach at Millikin

04/06/2024

Construction on a new Owen Marsh Elementary School starts next spring.

https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-more-construction-ahead/

03/06/2024

The money will help District 186 purchase 23 clean school buses.

Springfield SD 186 will receive $7,935,000 in rebate funding to purchase 23 clean school buses.

03/06/2024

Sports tourism with the opening of the Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe is expected to drive that number even higher.

Tourism is tied to 3,500 hospitality jobs in the city and $20 million in local tax revenue.

03/06/2024

Sunday is the deadline to nominate a deserving family to win an HVAC air conditioning system (valued at $6500) courtesy of Heartland Heating and Cooling. Nominate below!

In an effort to support our community during hot Central Illinois weather, we are excited to announce two initiatives! HVAC Giveaway Thanks to the generosity of Heartland Heating and Cooling, we are giving away an HVAC air conditioning system to someone in need! It's a Rheem Coil & Rheem Condenser A...