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Road work signs
Local
1 year ago
ROAD CLOSED: Converse Avenue closure due to water main installation

The project is expected to last several days.

Rain on window
Local
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Scattered showers possible

Expect mild temperatures, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s and lows in the mid-40s to upper 40s.

Shane J. Woods
Crime
1 year ago
Former Jan. 6 defendant found guilty of reckless homicide in deadly I-55 DUI crash

Woods will return to court August 19 for sentencing.

Road closed sign
Local
1 year ago
Portion of North Grand Avenue to close for water main relocation

CWLP set to begin a project to relocate 2,000 feet of 24-inch water main for the Springfield Rail Improvements Project on North Grand Avenue.

Susan Stanton, right, executive director of ACT Now, which advocates for after-school programs, testifies before a House committee in favor of a bill to earmark $50 million in the upcoming state budget to help fund those programs. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
1 year ago
After-school programs continue push for state aid

$50M appropriated for current year was never released, advocates argue

Peter Cadigan and Peggy Finley appear in court
Crime
1 year ago
Possible trial date set for EMS workers accused of killing patient

Peter Cadigan and Peggy Finley are charged with first degree murder for the death of Earl Moore Jr.

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

Smokey is a handsome black & white charmer, around a year old.

From left to right: Sen. Dick Durbin, former Secretary of State Jesse White, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Gov. JB Pritzker celebrate at Governor’s Day at the 2022 Illinois State Fair in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 year ago
Duckworth endorses Lt. Gov. Stratton for U.S. Senate seat to replace Durbin

Stratton secures endorsements from state’s top 2 Dems before other candidates join race.

Rosie - Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Rosie – Our SCACAC Dog of the Week

Adopt a dog now thru May 21st during our Spring Adoption Special! Adoption fees reduced to $30, and you’ll receive a free starter kit that includes a leash and collar, toy, blanket and food. You’ll also receive a free training assessment at Rediscover Your Dog.

Heavy rain on car
Local
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Warm start to what will become a stormy week

Chance for rain and storms starting Tuesday.