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Springfield Police squad
Crime
2 years ago
UPDATE: Springfield man arrested and victim identified in shooting death on North 5th Street

Detective reportedly recovered the firearm used in the shooting.

Wind farm with school bus passing through
Local
2 years ago
Wind power can be a major source of tax revenue, but officials struggle to get communities on board

Local officials and school superintendents, fire chiefs and community college administrators are often among the first to see the economic benefits of wind development in their communities broadly.

Rotary
Local
2 years ago
Five Rotary Clubs in Springfield area announce new presidents

Rotary members work globally to improve lives by promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water and sanitation, supporting education and mothers and children, growing local economies, and protecting the environment.

Deputy Grayson
Crime
2 years ago
Former deputy charged in shooting of Sonya Massey was discharged from Army for misconduct

Sean P. Grayson served in the US Army as a mechanic for two years, but was discharged in 2016 for a serious offense of misconduct.

Bear in Illinois
Local
2 years ago
As rare black bear sightings spark excitement in southern Illinois, IDNR says keep a safe distance

Residents in the area should secure food and garbage, state says.

Bodycam video - Sonya Massey on porch with deputy
Crime
2 years ago
Records show deputy charged in Sonya Massey’s fatal shooting worked for 6 agencies in 4 years

Massey’s oldest child, 17-year-old Malachi Hill Massey, said he watched the beginning the body camera video of the shooting of his mother but didn’t finish it.

Springfield farm on 7/6
Agriculture
2 years ago
Illinois crop progress and condition report

Corn and soybeans ahead of 5-year average.

Motorist pumping gas
Local
2 years ago
How gas prices have changed in Illinois in the last week

According to Stacker, Summer driving hasn’t led to an increase in demand for gas and prices.

Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center
Local
2 years ago
Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services 

As hearings begin this week, independent court monitor says state’s services are ‘in stark contrast to national best practices’.