Marsha dog of the week
Pet of the Week
7 months ago
Meet Marsha — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Marsha has been waiting for a good home since February

gas pump
Local
7 months ago
Gas prices declining in Illinois, and likely in Springfield as well

Price declines in Sangamon County, the rest of Illinois, but higher than national average.

Sally Turner
Local
7 months ago
Local lawmakers weigh in on FY 26 budget

One senator asked, The cherry on top? Governor Pritzker’s special package: a new $1.50 tax on nearly every delivery to your house.

Sports
7 months ago
Highest-rated Class of 2026 football recruits from Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Class of 2026 recruits from Illinois using data from 247Sports.

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

Lake Springfield invites you to a party Monday

Health & Wellness
7 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
7 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