Local
9 months ago
New IDOT secretary’s goal for construction

Gia Biagi took over the Illinois Department of Transportation in January.

Crime
9 months ago
New charges against meth defendant

Cocaine, fentanyl, gun

Crime
9 months ago
GOP reacts to Madigan verdict

Call for stronger ethics legislation

A community member holds a sign calling for a national boycott of Target stores during a news conference outside Target Corporation's headquarters Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt, File)
Business
9 months ago
Illinois-based corporations among those scaling back on DEI initiatives

McDonald’s and John Deere among major retailers and manufacturers retreating from DEI

IL State News
9 months ago
Former longtime Illinois legislative leader Michael Madigan is convicted in corruption trial

Jurors convicted former Illinois House SpeakerĀ Michael MadiganĀ 10 counts and acquitted him of seven, but could not reach a decision on six counts.

Union members at Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole meeting
Local
9 months ago
Union laborers packed council chambers as city considers funding for Nehemiah Homes project

Union laborers turned out in force as city considered funding requests for 50 low-cost homes planned for east side. Developer requested city forego Project Labor Agreement.

Bodycam video - Sonya Massey on porch with deputy
Crime
9 months ago
County unanimously OKs $10M settlement for Massey family

Mediated settlement will dip into reserves

Leslie Sgro
Local
9 months ago
Leslie Sgro honored with Mike Cassidy Award

The award honors park commissioners who exemplify leadership, volunteerism, and a commitment to the community.

Local
9 months ago
Springfield woman missing since Saturday

She was last seen on Saturday around 5:30 a.m. in the area of North Dirksen Parkway and Ridge Avenue.