Jane Cochran

Editor in Chief

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Local
1 year ago
Undocumented immigrants in Illinois can now apply for standard driver’s licenses

Under the new legislation, driver information data sharing is restricted for immigration enforcement purposes, but immigration agents can request the information with a court-issued warrant, order or subpoena.

Sherman Public Works Truck
Crime
1 year ago
Truck, trailer and mowers stolen from Sherman Public Works

The red 2014 F550 has a Knapheide flatbed.

Crime
1 year ago
Coroner identifies Springfield woman stabbed to death on Shadowfax Drive

Misty Long was transported by EMS to Springfield Memorial Hospital but was pronounced dead at 1:15 a.m.  

WDBR Top 5
Music
1 year ago
Here are this week’s hottest hits in Springfield

Sabrina Carpenter takes over the top spot!

Springfield Police Department shield
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield teen facing first-degree murder charge following mother’s death

Officers found the woman with multiple stab wounds. She was immediately transported to Springfield Memorial Hospital but succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival.

Overgrown lawn
Local
1 year ago
Working group addresses ways to deal with neglected properties in Springfield

Out-of-state landlords, solid waste issues, and grass and weed violations were areas the group zeroed in on.

accident
Local
1 year ago
Motorcyclist dead in accident on South Dirksen Parkway

When officers arrived at the scene on South Dirksen Parkway and Horizon Drive, they found the motorcyclist was already dead.

Political signs
Local
1 year ago
How big is too big when it comes to political signs in Springfield?

Springfield’s current ordinance allows for 12 square feet on residential property. Some candidates have reportedly been using 4′ x 4′ signs.

IRONMAN
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Illinois to host its first IRONMAN triathlon thanks to tourism grant

The economic impact of the event is anticipated to be more than $45 million over three years.

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