Jane Cochran

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Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Residents are being asked to help shape the future of mental health in Sangamon County

A new survey is hitting randomly selected mailboxes across Sangamon County this week.

Brian Brennan
Business
4 months ago
Brian Brennan returns to Midwest to lead St. John’s Hospital

A new face is stepping into the top leadership role at St. John’s Hospital. Hospital Sisters Health System has named Brian Brennan as the new president and CEO of the hospital as well as the HSHS Central Illinois Market. 

Four victims who died as a result of the Chatham YNOT crash.
Local
4 months ago
Funeral services continue for victims of Chatham crash

Funeral services continue for young victims of Chatham YNOT crash

Road closed sign
Local
4 months ago
ROAD CLOSURE: Portion of MacArthur Boulevard closed Monday

Both northbound lanes of MacArthur Boulevard will remain closed until road surface repairs are completed.

Nick Zummo and Joe Behl
Local
4 months ago
Buscher picks Zummo and Behl to lead Springfield fire and police departments

The assistant police and fire chiefs in Springfield are Mayor Misty Buscher’s picks to take over the top spots in each department.

Former Gov. George Ryan
IL State News
4 months ago
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan Dies at 91

Ryan had been in hospice care for the past few days.

State Fair postcard design by Jakobi
Local
4 months ago
State Fair gets a local touch with Ridgely Elementary student postcards

Children of all ages can write messages on the postcards and mail them for free at the U.S. Post Office in the Expo Building.

Christian S. Halberstadt
Crime
4 months ago
Springfield man suspected to be involved in over 100 burglaries to spend 11 years in state prison

Halberstadt is suspected to be involved in over 100 burglaries to vehicles in 2024 including several in Jacksonville, Decatur and Sangamon County. 

Sangamon County Coroner office
Local
4 months ago
Coroner identifies skeletal remains as missing Virden man

Register was reported missing by his family in October 2024 after not hearing from him or seeing him for months. 

ISP Director Brendan Kelly provides update on investigation into Chatham crash at YNOT on April 28, 2025.
Local
4 months ago
Toxicology clear for driver in Chatham crash; Attorney cites seizure as cause

Kelly said ISP continues to conduct a “tireless and thorough investigation,” and some evidence has been developed indicating the possibility of a medical emergency leading up to the crash.

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