MaryFlor Mexican Restaurant in downtown Springfield, Illinois is closing on July 20, 2025. Owner Flora Alonzo-Gomes cited slow downtown business and the end of their lease as reasons for the closure.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker to seek third term in Illinois amid 2028 presidential speculation, continuing his role as a leading Democratic voice against Trump administration.

The new chief of staff took over for Mike Disco, who was one of Mayor Buscher's first hires in 2023 and left earlier this month.