Dog of the Week - Tina
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Tina – Our Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Tina has the unfortunate distinction of being the longest resident currently living in a kennel at Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
National
10 months ago
I drove all 2,448 miles of Route 66. What I wish I had known before starting

Most of the original route through Illinois has been preserved, and the state has poured resources into historic Route 66 signs, informational way stations and roadside attractions.

Police lights
Crime
10 months ago
UPDATE: Springfield man dies from gunshot wounds after 50+ shots fired at vehicle

Smith died from multiple gunshot wounds shortly after arriving at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. A female was also shot during the incident.

A survey photo shows the damage to an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville following an EF3 tornado on Dec. 10, 2021. (Photo provided by the National Weather Service)
IL State News
10 months ago
Task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouse following deadly 2021 storm

Six people were killed when an EF3 tornado with 150 mph winds struck an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville on Dec. 10, 2021.

woman outside in the cold
Health & Wellness
10 months ago
What cold weather does to the body and how to protect yourself this winter

Health experts warn extreme cold – or even prolonged exposure to normal winter temperatures – can affect the heart, the brain and other vital organs.

Snow Emergency sign
Local
10 months ago
Snow Emergency extended for Springfield

Residents are required to remove all parked vehicles and avoid parking on designated snow emergency routes to ensure crews can efficiently clear the streets.

New Year's Day baby and mom
Local
10 months ago
HSHS St. John’s Hospital welcomes Springfield’s first baby of 2025

Aar’ion arrived at 9:40 a.m. on New Year’s Day at HSHS St. John’s Hospital.

Springfield Police squad
Crime
10 months ago
UPDATE: Coroner identifies woman killed in Springfield New Year’s Day shooting

At approximately 11:40 a.m., Springfield Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of South 17th Street.

Winter Classic at Wrigley Field
Sports
10 months ago
Blues have all the fun in convincing victory over the Blackhawks in the Winter Classic

It was a very Chicago party, and St. Louis had all the fun. The Blues rolled to a 6-2 victory over the Blackhawks in front of a crowd of 40,933, improving to 3-0 in the Winter Classic.

DCFS
IL State News
10 months ago
State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care

KIND measure passed Senate unanimously, awaits House action