Lake Springfield
Local
5 months ago
City & CWLP to mark Lake Springfield’s 90th Anniversary

Lake Springfield invites you to a party Monday

Health & Wellness
5 months ago
Walk a mile in Memorial’s path

New, mapped, walking path around Springfield Memorial Hospital open to the public

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 corruption charges on Feb. 12, 2025. Ahead of his June 13 sentencing, federal prosecutors are recommending Madigan be sentenced to 12 ½ years in prison, plus a $1.5 million fine. The former speaker is asking for five years’ probation, including one year of home detention. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
5 months ago
Prosecutors ask judge to sentence ex-Speaker Madigan to 12 ½ years in prison

Madigan asks for 5 years’ probation, 1 year of home detention ahead of June sentencing

Local
5 months ago
Local tourism grant applications now being accepted

All applications will be accepted until 3:00 pm on July 15, 2025.

IL State News
5 months ago
Budget talks in final hours

Sims: Run toward responsibility, not away from it

Local
5 months ago
Free admission at zoo Saturday to recognize veterinarians, zoo workers, and those who want to be them

Free admission, and chances to learn about careers working with animals

Illinois lawmakers are advancing legislation to impose more regulation and control over pharmacy benefit managers, firms that negotiate and manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurance plans. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Health & Wellness
5 months ago
Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers

Legislation seeks to regulate third-party insurers and prevent spread of ‘pharmacy deserts’

Emmons King
Sports
5 months ago
No longer interim, King named permanent UIS Track/Cross Country coach

King has been interim coach the last three years