Jane Cochran

Editor in Chief

Local
10 months ago
Young and old turn out for Springfield’s Veterans Day Parade

The parade was put on by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs along with the Navy Club and the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club.

Reed
Crime
10 months ago
Reed sentenced to 100 years for murder of DCFS worker Diedre Silas in Thayer

In August, Benjamin Reed was found guilty, but mentally ill, for the 2022 murder.

Entertainment
10 months ago
Dina from 101.9 The Wolf has your Weekend Rundown

Find out what’s happening this weekend with the Capitol City Now events page.

Local
10 months ago
Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center reaches capacity: Adopters and fosters are needed

Adoption fees are currently subsidized, with cats and kittens available for $25 through the end of the year, thanks to a partnership with Meow Mobile. Dog adoptions are $75, with some dogs having a portion of their fees sponsored by community members.

Local
10 months ago
Final outcome in tight Sangamon County races hinges on provisional and mail-in ballot count

Currently, there are about 3,510 mail-in ballots that could still come in.

Local
10 months ago
Several incumbents will return for another term after a win Tuesday

Tuesday’s election saw an upset in the race for county recorder. Based on unofficial results, only 68 votes separated projected winner and current Springfield City Clerk Frank Lesko from incumbent Josh Langfelder.

Local
10 months ago
High early voting numbers in Sangamon County may lead to quick results for local races

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray expects overall voter turnout to reach around 76%, in line with the 2020 election numbers.

Local
10 months ago
Massey Commission sends letters to ISP, DOJ, and IL AG seeking review of Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office

The letters call for a review of hiring practices, handling complaints, and enforcing discipline to build public trust.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
New donated CPR Devices on Springfield Fire engines to improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest

The device improves survival and the odds of a patients walking out of the hospital neurologically intact.

Local
11 months ago
Langfelder highlights achievements as recorder, pushes back on Lesko’s plan to eliminate office

“Vote based on qualifications and don’t be swayed by political gimmicks.”

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