West side of YNOT building after tragic crash on April 29, 2025.
Local
7 months ago
4 girls killed in tragic crash at YNOT in Chatham identified: Driver not in custody

The victims have been identified as Ainsley Johnson, 8, of Chatham; Rylee Britton, 18, of Springfield; Kathryn Corley, 7, of Chatham; and Alma Buhnerkempe, 7, of Chatham.

Police and fire on the scene at YNOT in Chatham
Crime
7 months ago
Coroner identifies girls killed in tragic crash at YNOT in Chatham

Illinois State Police reported the four girls who died were ages seven, seven, eight, and eighteen.

Young soybean plants in a no-till agricultural field. Captured in mid June in the Midwest.
Agriculture
7 months ago
Last-minute donation saves soybean lab at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The gift will allow operations to continue for another year.

Peter Cadigan and Peggy Finley appear in court
Crime
7 months ago
Possible trial date set for EMS workers accused of killing patient

Peter Cadigan and Peggy Finley are charged with first degree murder for the death of Earl Moore Jr.

Illinois State Fair
Local
7 months ago
Get a taste of the Illinois State Fair on Tuesday- including a Vose Korndog!

In the mood for some fair food? Get your korndog and lemon shake-up on Tuesday.

IL State News
7 months ago
IL AFL-CIO commemorates Workers’ Memorial Day

Bill would keep today’s regulations even if feds roll them back

Smokey - Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
7 months ago
Meet Smokey – Our Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Smokey is a handsome black & white charmer, around a year old.

ISU photo of person of interest in Sunday shooting at Bone Student Center
Crime
7 months ago
Illinois State University police release photos of person of interest in campus shooting

One person was shot after a fight in the entryway to the Bone Student Center just before 8 p.m., where a student event was happening. 

From left to right: Sen. Dick Durbin, former Secretary of State Jesse White, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Gov. JB Pritzker celebrate at Governor’s Day at the 2022 Illinois State Fair in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
7 months ago
Duckworth endorses Lt. Gov. Stratton for U.S. Senate seat to replace Durbin

Stratton secures endorsements from state’s top 2 Dems before other candidates join race.

Weapons seized by SPD
Crime
7 months ago
ShotSpotter alerts lead to Springfield man’s arrest on weapons charges

ShotSpotter alerts came from Bluebird Court and Taylor Avenue.