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A demonstration trailer shows how quickly a fire can flare up in a home -- in this case, due to a candle being near a Christmas tree and presents.

Local

5 months ago

Officials: Candles, cooking among top reasons for holiday fires

Candles can cause fires, and cause them to spread quickly.

The Scheel's Sports Done, from June, 2025

Local

5 months ago

Scheels Sports Complex hosting free event

If you’ve been wanting a sneak peek of the dome, this is the weekend!

Local

5 months ago

United Way of Central Illinois addressing key issues

These priorities reflect what residents want most: programs that create lasting change!

Local

5 months ago

City anticipates new digs for water, traffic / streets

Aldermen will vote on large-scale developments along Clear Lake Avenue in a week.

Crime

5 months ago

Teen pleads guilty to murder as other teen is set for court date

The second suspect in the case will be in court Thursday.

Kelly Hurst (right), managing director of the Massey Commission, speaks to the Sangamon County Board.

Local

5 months ago

Massey Commission to County Board: Do you have courage to enact recommendations?

A conversation on the final report is scheduled for Wednesday night.

Crime

5 months ago

Man charged with distributing child sexual abuse material

A 28-year-old man from Virden, IL has now been charged. His next court appearance is December 16

Education

5 months ago

UIS environmental scientist shares a pair of major studies

“We have a lot of competing priorities when we’re talking about how we manage our cities.”

Evan Hultine was elected to a second term as Illinois Farm Bureau's Vice President.

Agriculture

5 months ago

Illinois Farm Bureau members elect officers

Phillip Nelson and Evan Hultine are familiar names to Illinois Farm Bureau members.

IL State News

5 months ago

New law limits ICE in Illinois

Pritzker shields immigrants from federal agents.

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Local

9 hours ago

Downtown Springfield filled with celebration during PrideFest 2026

“It brings a gathering place to the community,” Geist said. “Sometimes in smaller areas, it can be hard to see all the pride around here, but having a festival for it, it’s just one big gathering place.”

Local

4 hours ago

Jacksonville businesses lose power after storms snap utility pole, potential funnel cloud spotted

NWS: Funnel cloud spotted east of Jacksonville.

IL State News

5 hours ago

Tech giants sued over ‘stealing’ voices of well-known journalists, voice actors to train AI

The 9 Class actions filed under Illinois’ strongest-in-nation biometric data privacy law.

Local

8 hours ago

Springfield hospitals honors healthcare workers during Healthcare Week

Healthcare workers across the Springfield area are being recognized this week as hospitals celebrate Healthcare Week and the people who keep medical systems running around the clock.

Sports

5 hours ago

Cardinals manager Marmol buys tickets for fans to continue shirtless revelry at Busch Stadium

“Last night’s atmosphere was electric. Let’s run it back this weekend,” Marmol said in a social media post. “I’ll buy tickets for fans who want to sit in the right field Loge and bring the energy.”