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Local
8 hours ago
Photo exhibit captures Springfield’s Route 66 sites

The Pharmacy displays a dozen David Schwartz portraits.

Downtown Springfield with Capitol in the distance
Local
20 hours ago
Lots of fun to be had in Springfield in April

Spring kicks off Springfield’s “busy” tourism season.

Sangamon County Fair
Entertainment
20 hours ago
Sangamon County Fair hosts free ‘Thank You’ event Saturday

A non-perishable food donation enters you into a chance to win VIP grandstand tickets.

alcohol abuse
IL State News
1 day ago
Champaign imposes temporary alcohol restrictions ahead of Illini Elite Eight game

Mayor issues emergency order to promote public safety, limit glass containers, and restrict deliveries near campus.

Local
1 day ago
2-year-old girl rescued after falling into Lake Petersburg

First responders arrived and found the girl and her guardians near the shoreline. 

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois
Local
1 day ago
‘Girl Brunch’ combines fun, fundraising for BGCCIL

The organization is launching Girl Brunch, a “high-energy women’s event” combining shopping, brunch, and a sing-along dance party.

Jeremy LaFleur
Crime
1 day ago
Springfield man arrested on several child sexual assault charges

Jeremy S. Lafleur was arrested on March 19 on six counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

Alexander Martinez
Crime
1 day ago
Decatur man accused of using AI to produce explicit images of underage girl

The sworn statement said that the photos were modified using AI to make her appear fully nude. 

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