Terrence Shannon, Jr.
Sports
1 year ago
Ex-Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr., potential first-round NBA draft pick, not guilty of rape

The 23-year-old Shannon was accused of committing sexual assault last September while visiting Kansas for a football game between the Illini and the Jayhawks.

Hot temps
Local
1 year ago
Cooling centers available to get relief from the heat

Need to escape the heat? Here are some designated cooling centers in Springfield that will help you cool down.

Textbooks
Education
1 year ago
New grant for UIS aims to reduce students’ need to purchase textbooks

UIS has been awarded a $102,668 Open Education Resources grant from the Illinois Secretary of State that aims to reduce students’ need to purchase textbooks by promoting the use of free learning materials.

Ambulance
Local
1 year ago
ISP trooper injured in Sangamon County motorcycle crash

The crash happened on Interstate 55 northbound near Milepost 105, Sherman around 7:00 a.m.

Cindy
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Say hello to Cindy! – The FSCAC Dog of the Week

She’s been getting overlooked by adopters for seven long months. Maybe it’s because she’s a plain brown dog. Cindy is so much more than a plain brown dog!

Quartz - Meow Mobile
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Quartz – Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

This lovely young lady is about two years old but still playful like a kitten and extremely affectionate. Quartz adores getting time out of her shelter cage for head rubs and play time with wand toys – you don’t even have to move the toy, she will take care of that herself!

Wild turkey
Local
1 year ago
IDNR calls for volunteers to help track wild turkeys

By counting the poults along with adult females, biologists can track reproductive success and the survival rates of young turkeys.

History
1 year ago
Race riot site could be national monument

Biden administration in town to hear testimony

WDBR Top 5
Music
1 year ago
WDBR Top 5

Here are the five hottest songs in the Capital City this week from 103.7 WDBR

Warehouse fire in Illiopolis
Local
1 year ago
Fire destroys building near Illiopolis

The district estimates that 200,000 gallons of water were used to fight the fire.