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Crime
11 months ago
Former Illinois Army National Guard member pleads guilty to child pornography charges

The Springfield man was originally arrested and charged with seven counts of possessing child pornography.

Local
12 months ago
Election Day – Results

Sangamon County voters overwhelmingly approved of consolidation of recorder’s office into county clerk’s office.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, left, answers questions from City Club of Chicago CEO Dan Gibbon during a luncheon appearance Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Credit: City Club of Chicago)
IL State News
12 months ago
Raoul says ‘I do not want to go to Washington,’ rules out bid for U.S. Senate

Illinois attorney general says he can do more by staying in his current job.

Local
12 months ago
SEVERE WEATHER: Stormy weather moving through Central Illinois

The region could see intense thunderstorms, strong winds, and significant rainfall. Tornadoes are possible for areas in Central Illinois.

Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford, left, and Miles Kelly (13) celebrate a win over Michigan State after the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Sports
12 months ago
In recruiting battle, Illinois lawmaker weighs in on tax breaks for college athletes for NIL earnings

To Weaver, it’s more about helping the mid-major schools in the state such as Bradley, Illinois State, Western Illinois and Loyola Chicago than the Big Ten’s Illinois and Northwestern.

Crime
12 months ago
Taylorville man sentenced for sexual abuse and child pornography

Nicholas A. Millman, 23, was arrested in February 2024 following an extensive investigation.

Crime
12 months ago
Pana police investigating social media post involving high school restroom incident

Pana police report information and evidence was gathered on Saturday, leading to the launch of multiple investigations.

Charlie and Oliver
Pet of the Week
12 months ago
Meet Charlie & Oliver – Meow Mobile’s Cats of the Week

These gorgeous, super-sized, and super sweet boys are both around 2 years old and were owner-surrendered together on March 27 due to no fault of the cats.

Ghotti
Pet of the Week
12 months ago
Meet Ghotti – Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week

Ghotti is very stressed from living in a kennel so long and he makes a terrible first impression if you meet him in his kennel. Once he’s out of the kennel he’s a wonderful dog. He loves to play with other dogs in the play yard and he loves to go to off-site adoptions and meet people.

Soybeans planted in cereal rye cover crop. Planting cover crops can reduce soil erosion, break up compacted soil, provide a habitat for beneficial insects and wildlife, and prevent latent fertilizer from leaching into rivers and streams. (Photo by Jennifer Jones, Illinois Extension)
Agriculture
12 months ago
Illinois governor moves to slash cover crop funds despite rising demand

Farmers and environmental advocates warn conservation efforts could stall without it.