Jane Cochran

Editor in Chief

New Springfield Police Department officers
Local
1 year ago
Ten new SPD officers sworn in Tuesday

They were sworn in by Chief Ken Scarlette with Mayor Misty Buscher and other government officials in attendance in the city council chambers.  

T-Mobile
Local
1 year ago
UScellular customers in Morgan County get ready to pay your bill to T-Mobile

T-Mobile and UScellular announced Tuesday that T-Mobile will acquire all of UScellular’s wireless operations.

Sen. Chapin Rose
Local
1 year ago
Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development 

Deal brokered by governor’s office also creates state funds for training first responders.

Sports
1 year ago
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes kick off season against Pistol Shrimp

The Shoes face off in the opener against the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp out of Peru, Illinois

ALPLM
History
1 year ago
A 19th century flag disrupts leadership at ALPLM and prompts a state investigation

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is once again under the spotlight after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag whose description as a rare banner marking Illinois’ 1818 admission to the Union is disputed.

Wild turkey
Local
1 year ago
More than 17,000 turkeys harvested in Illinois during spring turkey season

One hundred turkeys were harvested in Sangamon County during the season.

Bellatrix
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Bellatrix – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

ellatrix is a beautiful black house panther with an adorable white patch on her chest. She arrived at Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center on May 10 as an owner surrender through no fault of her own.

Local
1 year ago
Meet Suzie – Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

Suzie has the unfortunate distinction of being the longest resident at Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Lake Springfield
Local
1 year ago
CWLP conducting boating safety checks this weekend on Lake Springfield

As part of the checks, they will review required safety equipment and watercraft registrations.

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