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Driver Justin Allgaier gets in his car before a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Avondale, Ariz.
Local
1 year ago
JR Motorsports enters Justin Allgaier into Daytona 500 in partnership with Chris Stapleton

JR Motorsports has entered Justin Allgaier into next month’s season-opening Daytona 500 in a Chevrolet sponsored by whiskey created by 10-time Grammy winner Chris Stapleton.

Soldiers and Airmen with the Illinois National Guard board a C-130H Hercules in Peoria, Illinois, Jan. 15, 2025, for mobilization to Washington, D.C. The Guardsmen activated in support of security operations for the 60th presidential inauguration.
Local
1 year ago
Illinois National Guard deploys to Washington, D.C., for presidential inauguration support

The troops, including members of the 183rd Wing in Springfield, will be tasked with site security for the presidential inauguration.

Road closed sign
Local
1 year ago
Temporary closures planned for Koke Mill Road for road testing

Koke Mill temporary road closures are for roadway and structural boring testing.

Crime Stoppers - picture of propane tank thief
Crime
1 year ago
Thousands of dollars worth of propane tanks stolen from Springfield businesses

Surveillance footage from one incident captured a suspect riding a red dirt bike with the number 5 or 6 displayed on the handlebars.

Sangamon County Complex
Local
1 year ago
Sangamon County seeks applicants for District 21 vacancy

Deadline to submit an application for the District 21 position is set for 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24.

Local
1 year ago
City of Springfield accepting applications for Ward 1 Alderperson position

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis and must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 21.

Corey Lucas county jail mugshot
Crime
1 year ago
Morgan County man arrested on child pornography charges

After learning of the pornography charges, Lucas reportedly made suicidal statements and barricaded himself inside his residence with a gun.

Police lights
Crime
1 year ago
Skeletal remains found behind campground in Clinton

The DeWitt County Coroner’s Office and Sheriff’s Office responded to a wooded area near Arrowhead Acres campground on Dec. 24.