Jane Cochran

Editor in Chief

Golden Hour Bake House window
Food Scene
7 months ago
Golden Hour Bake House opens in downtown Springfield: A new cafe by local entrepreneur Alli Donaldson

New cafe opening downtown featuring made-from-scratch baked items as well as breakfast and lunch selections.

Railroad tracks
Local
7 months ago
Springfield teen dead after being struck by train

Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon confirmed the teen was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:45 p.m.

50501 protest at Capitol
Local
7 months ago
Protesters rally at Illinois State Capitol against Trump Administration

Among the protesters’ demands were calls for Trump to step down or face impeachment, thorough investigations into his appointees, and an inquiry into Elon Musk’s role within the U.S. government.

Dana-Thomas House
Local
7 months ago
Dana-Thomas House to receive $6.6 million for repairs

The funds come from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan and are part of a recent allocation of $60 million in funding.

Springfield Police Department shield
Local
7 months ago
Springfield Police Department adding Community Service Officers

The addition of CSOs is designed to free up sworn officers to focus on higher-priority situations and improve the department’s overall efficiency.

Green Toyota groundbreaking
Business
7 months ago
Green Toyota breaks ground on $11 million renovation and expansion

The $11 million project will modernize and expand Green Toyota’s facilities on Wabash Avenue with upgrades to the showroom, service areas, and customer amenities. The project will be built entirely by local tradespeople.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
IL State News
7 months ago
Pritzker moves to block Jan. 6 rioters from Illinois state jobs

“Our State workforce must reflect the values of Illinois and demonstrate honesty, integrity, and loyalty to serving the taxpayers. No one who attempts to overthrow a government should serve in government.” – Gov. J.B. Pritzker

Crime scene tape
Crime
7 months ago
Springfield sees rise in serious crime in 2024, with increases in violent and drug-related offenses

Crimes against society, which include drug, weapon, and prostitution offenses, saw the biggest percentage increase—more than 32% overall.

LLCC Commons
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Lincoln Land Community College receives mental health funding

The Illinois Community College Board has allocated more than $3.6 million in funding to 32 institutions in 2025.

IL State News
7 months ago
Pritzker slams Trump administration over federal funding freeze

“The White House’s attempt to walk back what they did today does not match what we saw on the ground.” – Gov. J.B. Pritzker

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