Jane Cochran

Editor in Chief

Local
1 year ago
Springfield plants over 100 trees on the north end after losses due to Emerald Ash Borer

The city utilized a $24,750 matching grant to specifically plant trees within the right-of-way areas.

Music
1 year ago
The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is going Beyond the Stage to the old Pillsbury factory

ISO’s percussion ensemble and piano trio will perform among spray-painted murals and the weathered industrial ambiance of the factory, creating an immersive and unexpected artistic experience.

History
1 year ago
Events at Lincoln Library tell the story of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot

Thursday marks the 116th anniversary of the riot.

Home explosion on East Enos
Local
1 year ago
Suspected natural gas explosion at home on East Enos injures two men

Reports provided to deputies at the scene indicated the men were working on a hot water heater when the explosion occurred.

History
1 year ago
New ALPLM exhibit has more features for visually and hearing-impaired visitors

Updates include digital panels that provide additional photos, Spanish translations, and interactive elements such as QR codes.

Local
1 year ago
Remains found weeks after home fire identified through DNA analysis

The remains were recovered from the site of the fire in the 900 block of North 10th Street.

Sheriff Jack Campbell
Local
1 year ago
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell announces retirement

He will step down from his position and retire effective no later than August 31.

Fentanyl vials
Crime
1 year ago
Local oral surgeon pleads guilty to stealing fentanyl from his patients

Surgical assistants noticed patients moaning and moving and saw changes in patients’ blood pressure and heart rates.

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