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Ben Johnson
Sports
2 years ago
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson agrees to become Bears head coach

This will be the first head coaching job for the 38-year-old Johnson, who was widely considered the top candidate on the market after spending the past three seasons as the Lions offensive coordinator under Dan Campbell.

Local
2 years ago
Coroner identifies man killed in South 8th Street fire

Preliminary autopsy results indicate the cause of death was smoke inhalation.

Thermometer in snow - temp around 0 degrees
Local
2 years ago
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY EXTENDED: Wind chills to 15 below

Cold Weather Advisory in effect through 6 a.m. Wednesday. Wind chills of 15 below possible.

National
2 years ago
Trump is set to sign a slew of executive orders. What are his priorities?

There are executive orders already prepared for Trump’s signature that will end diversity, equity and inclusion funding, crack down on border crossings and ease regulations on oil and natural gas production.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
National
2 years ago
Trump pledges a series of Day 1 executive actions to end ‘four long years of American decline’

Trump said he’d take quick action on everything from cracking down on the U.S.-Mexico border to promoting oil drilling, reining in the federal workforce and eradicating diversity programs.

Illinois Supreme Court
IL State News
2 years ago
Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments on a challenge to Illinois’ concealed carry law

State appellate defender says law infringes on Second Amendment right to ‘open carry’

Cardinals Caravan
Weekend Rundown
2 years ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: Looking for something to do this weekend in Springfield?

See more fun things to do in Springfield on the Capitol City Now events calendar.

Tax documents and mobile app
IL State News
2 years ago
Tax filing begins Jan 27

Taxpayers who file an error-free Illinois return can typically expect their direct deposit refund within about four weeks.

Back of US Postal Service vehicle
Crime
2 years ago
Springfield man sentenced to 1.5 years for assaulting USPS employee

The altercation began when the postal worker attempted to intervene as French was reportedly battering his sister on a public street in Springfield.