Jane Cochran

Editor in Chief

Obituaries
1 year ago
Jimmy Ross McRill

Jimmy Ross McRill, 73, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2024.

Local
1 year ago
As state continues to inventory lead pipes, full replacement deadlines are decades away

Lead pipes in public water systems and drinking fixtures have been banned in new construction since 1986, when Congress amended the Safe Drinking Water Act, but they are still in use across the U.S. and in Illinois. 

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Illinois Senate passes bill capping monthly inhaler cost at $25

A proposal that passed out of the Illinois Senate Thursday night could cap the monthly cost of inhalers for people with health insurance.

Crime
1 year ago
Two South Grand locations searched over allegations of prostitution

Thursday morning saw the execution of searches at two South Grand Avenue locations in response to allegations of prostitution

Farmer uses drone to assess crops
Agriculture
1 year ago
Drones Take to the Sky, and They’re Altering Farming and Growing Food Forever

The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) estimates that between 1.6 and 1.8 million small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAVs) will be registered for recreational use by the end of 2024. Thanks to their advanced technology and extensive use in various industries, the United States leads the worldwide market for drones.

Crime
1 year ago
In August, Illinois State Police seized AK-47 from man accused of lighting fire outside Bernie Sanders’ office a week ago

The man accused of starting a fire outside U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office a week ago has had past brushes with the law involving guns and a history of traveling from place to place, prosecutors say in court filings arguing that he should remain detained.

Education
1 year ago
SIU System will not increase undergrad tuition rates at Edwardsville, Carbondale campuses for 2024-2025

The Southern Illinois University System will not increase undergraduate tuition rates at its Edwardsville and Carbondale campuses in the 2024-2025 school year.

WDBR Top 5
Entertainment
1 year ago
Check out the five hottest songs right now in Springfield!

Here are your Top 5 Songs for the week of April 29th from 103.7 WDBR!  

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices

The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as well as provide a wider choice of foods from different cultures.

Crime
1 year ago
California man charged after allegedly engaging in sexual acts with Sangamon County minor

A 24-year-old California man is facing federal charges after allegedly distributing nude pictures of a Sangamon County minor and crossing state lines to meet the underage subject for sexual acts

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