Jane Cochran

Editor in Chief

Weapons seized by SPD
Crime
4 months ago
ShotSpotter alerts lead to Springfield man’s arrest on weapons charges

ShotSpotter alerts came from Bluebird Court and Taylor Avenue.

Dick Durbin at a press conference in his home's backyard in Springfield on April 24, 2025, one day after he announced he would not seek reelection.
Local
4 months ago
Durbin reflects on career, retirement in the backyard where it all began

Durbin said he plans to spend his remaining time in Congress talking to his Republican colleagues, urging them to protect the constitutional authority of the Senate.

Sangamon County Coroner office
Local
4 months ago
Skeletal remains found in Grandview

The remains have undergone examination by a forensic pathologist and anthropologist.

Camaro with Illinois license plate
Local
4 months ago
DMV on Dirksen to open, others to close in Springfield

The DMV on Dirksen Parkway, which closed in 2022 for renovations, will reopen May 5 as a new Flagship DMV location.

Measles virus illustration
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
First measles case of 2025 reported in Illinois

Health officials remind residents to check their vaccinations.

Sonya Massey's mother Donna and community activist Teresa Haley leave a Sangamon County courtroom after a trial date was set for Oct. 20 for Sean Grayson's murder trial.
Crime
5 months ago
Grayson’s trial date set for October in Peoria County

“It’s the beginning of seeing him jailed for life.” – Sontae Massey

400 block of East Adams on March 4, 2025.
Local
5 months ago
400 East Adams block has reopened to traffic

The street has been closed since a fire in June 2024 destroyed buildings on the block.

Illinois State University
Education
5 months ago
Multiple university leaders in Illinois sign statement against federal government overreach

The AACU statement “opposes undue government intrusion in the lives of those who learn, live, and work on our campuses.”

Library book with library in the background
Education
5 months ago
Illinois public school libraries get $1.3M boost for books, technology, and student resources

Springfield District 186 set to receive more than $5,000 in grant money.

Police lights on top of squad car
Crime
5 months ago
Macoupin County state’s attorney employee charged with stealing from drug forfeiture fund

Walker allegedly transferred money from the office’s drug asset forfeiture account into her personal checking account.