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Illinois is rolling out bold new housing laws to fix its crisis—speeding permits, loosening zoning, and pushing for more housing types—but the plan risks treating neighborhoods like machines, ignoring their messy, living complexity. While state intervention aims for predictability, it could replace local nuance with one-size-fits-all rules that don’t account for city centers versus suburbs. The re...

Orlando Johnson, a 23-year-old Chicago Fire star with Asperger’s, is set to captain his team at the MLS All-Star Game — a first for him and a major milestone in his journey. Rising from Springfield, he’s earned this honor through standout play, scoring goals and proving his athletic brilliance despite processing challenges. With the Special Olympics’ 25-year age cap looming, Orlando’s dream is cle...

A historic new chapter in women’s pro baseball is unfolding with the launch of the WPBL, featuring four powerhouse teams—New York Heights, San Francisco Firebells, Los Angeles Queens, and Boston Hunters—each named after trailblazing women like Dorothy Height, Lillie Coit, Lizzie Murphy, and Dr. Harriot Hunt. Opening August 1st in Springfield, Illinois, the league brings back the spirit of the All-...

Springfield’s downtown Y block is set for a major transformation into a stunning, year-round public park—thanks to a $4 million state investment. Featuring a natural limestone amphitheater, native Illinois landscaping, shaded areas, accessible paths, and a kids’ play zone, this vibrant green space aims to replace an empty lot with a thriving community hub. Mayor Misty Buscher and city leaders are...