Local
2 years ago
On party infighting, Illinois’ new GOP chair says ‘start calling those people out’

Incoming leader’s advice comes after outgoing chair cited intraparty tension in resignation letter.

Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week
news
2 years ago
Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week: Unauthorized use of debit and LINK cards

Victim reported wallet was lost while fishing at Lake Springfield.

Prison bars
Crime
2 years ago
Springfield man sentenced to 10 years following street gang drug investigation

Wallace was sentenced for his role in the drug conspiracy case involving the Boss Playas, a Springfield street gang.

GOP Chairs
National
2 years ago
Illinois Republicans urged to look beyond traditional base as national party courts unions

Former N.Y. congressman tells delegates there are persuadable voters in Democratic camps.

Storm damage
Local
2 years ago
A dam fails in Illinois after heavy rains and tornadoes sweep the Midwest

Water overtopped a dam near Nashville, Illinois.

Aurora - Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 years ago
Meet Aurora – Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

She loves her volunteer friends and hanging out in the shade and getting belly rubs.

Forty-Nine
Pet of the Week
2 years ago
Meet Forty-Nine – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Forty-Nine is a petite tortoiseshell sweetheart with a soft, medium length coat. She is approximately two years old and came to the shelter as a stray on June 25.

RNC Milwaukee
National
2 years ago
At national convention, Illinois’ beleaguered GOP portrays calm amid internal storm

Bailey, Bost claim unity in support of Trump as party prepares for leadership change.

Local
2 years ago
DSI distributes first round of donations from Adams Street fire fund

The fund, according to Downtown Springfield, Inc., has already brought in a little more than $18,000 in donations.