Business
6 months ago
Tourism pros tell their troubles to state senators

Much hotel tax $ goes to general revenue fund, not tourism

State Fair postcard design by Jakobi
Local
6 months ago
State Fair gets a local touch with Ridgely Elementary student postcards

Children of all ages can write messages on the postcards and mail them for free at the U.S. Post Office in the Expo Building.

Christian S. Halberstadt
Crime
6 months ago
Springfield man suspected to be involved in over 100 burglaries to spend 11 years in state prison

Halberstadt is suspected to be involved in over 100 burglaries to vehicles in 2024 including several in Jacksonville, Decatur and Sangamon County. 

Road work signs
Local
6 months ago
ROAD CLOSED: Converse Avenue closure due to water main installation

The project is expected to last several days.

Rain on window
Local
6 months ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Scattered showers possible

Expect mild temperatures, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s and lows in the mid-40s to upper 40s.

Local
6 months ago
New nurses take the Big Plunge

Springfield, IL (CAPITOLCITYNOW) – 13 soon-to-be grads of University of Illinois – Chicago nursing […]

Crime
6 months ago
Illinois police memorial

Mendoza’s slam at Safe-T Act draws applause, criticism

Sangamon County Coroner office
Local
6 months ago
Coroner identifies skeletal remains as missing Virden man

Register was reported missing by his family in October 2024 after not hearing from him or seeing him for months. 

ISP Director Brendan Kelly provides update on investigation into Chatham crash at YNOT on April 28, 2025.
Local
6 months ago
Toxicology clear for driver in Chatham crash; Attorney cites seizure as cause

Kelly said ISP continues to conduct a “tireless and thorough investigation,” and some evidence has been developed indicating the possibility of a medical emergency leading up to the crash.

Rochester Rockets signs
Education
6 months ago
Rochester school superintendent agrees to resign

The district and Cox released a joint statement Wednesday indicating the decision was part of a mutual agreement.