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Students at Lincoln Magnet School talk to an astronaut on the International Space Station with the help of amateur radio operators.
Education
3 weeks ago
(Inter)Stellar: Springfield students get chance to talk with astronauts on International Space Station

Students were ready for liftoff to a conversation with the International Space Station.

The Scheel's Sports Done, from June, 2025
Sports
3 weeks ago
New SCHEELS Sports Park set to host soft opening next weekend

If you are eager to see inside of the dome at the new SCHEELS Sports Park, your chance is coming soon to take a step inside for some fun.

Local
3 weeks ago
AI error blamed for post wrongly reporting injured Springfield firefighters

Artificial intelligence and irresponsible social media posts don’t mix.

Doug Brown
Local
3 weeks ago
Doug Brown to retire from CWLP, takes new job

Brown is leaving the city to take a job with a state agency.

WYMG's "Classic Rock-a-Thon" for "Christmas Wish" is Friday, December 5.
Local
3 weeks ago
Make a wish: ‘Rock-a-Thon’ Friday kicks off WYMG’s ‘Christmas Wish’ campaign

Money raised helps grant the “wishes” of those nominated.

Sample Illinois REAL ID
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Giannoulias: Fed’s new real ID fee is ‘burdensome’ to travelers

A 45 fee will be imposed on travelers without a Real ID starting in February.

Can you help identify this man who allegedly caused damage to Humphrey's Market?
Crime
3 weeks ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying who did damage to local market

More than $4,000 in damage was caused to Humphrey’s Market.

Members of the public and members of the Massey Commission discussed some of the commission's recommendations Monday night in small groups.
Local
3 weeks ago
Massey Commission final report released. Find the report here

The report will be discussed with the Sangamon County Board next week.

The downtown Springfield Christmas tree was officially illuminated Wednesday night.
Local
3 weeks ago
This tree is lit: Downtown Christmas tree is on for the holidays

There are more lights on this year’s tree.

The University of Illinois Springfield unveils jerseys for the new women's flag football program, that will start in 2027.
Sports
3 weeks ago
Women’s flag football coming to UIS

The first season will be in 2027.

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