Local
8 months ago
Sangamon County collects nearly $130K in unpaid fines in 3 weeks under new system

Sangamon County plans to expand the contract to include collections for child support and maintenance case fees.

Hyundai cars on lot
Business
8 months ago
Springfield car dealer weighs in on tariffs: Higher prices, fewer deals

Green Hyundai General Manager Mike Quimby voiced concern about the potential strain on automakers and consumers alike.

Local
8 months ago
Short in stature but BIG in pride

If passed and implemented, impacted schools would need to have adopted a new mascot identity by September 1, 2028.

Food Scene
8 months ago
Arrowroot Coffee Lounge to open in former Recycled Records space

For Jacob Dinardo, the vision goes beyond just serving great coffee—he hopes Arrowroot Coffee Lounge becomes a community gathering place.

Sister JoAnn Persch, center, 90, a nun with the Sisters of Mercy, prays with others during a vigil outside a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Broadview, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
8 months ago
Chicago nuns advocated for immigrant rights for 40 years — now in their 90s, they’re not slowing down

They’ve housed 25 families over the past three years — paying rent and utilities for a year, offering food assistance, providing connections to legal help.

Crime Stoppers
Crime
8 months ago
Springfield Police looking for man who punched a slot machine

The man was seen playing the machine before delivering a punch to the screen.

Road closed sign
Local
8 months ago
Detour on Cook Street starts Thursday for water main work

The work is expected to last multiple days.

Taylorville Fire
Local
8 months ago
Firefighters battled major overnight blaze in downtown Taylorville

The fire department reports that a portion of the road will be closed until it is deemed safe, or the building is removed.

IL State News
8 months ago
Bill: Insurance pays for speech therapy

Senator overcame stuttering