Al
Pet of the Week
3 weeks ago
Meet Al — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

The shelter says Al has been there since July 23 and “no one has even asked to meet him.”

Fitzy
Pet of the Week
3 weeks ago
Meet Fitzy — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

A “handsome…senior gentleman.”

FILE - This image provided by the U.S. Department of State shows Joaquín Guzmán López after he was arrested by U.S. authorities in Texas. (U.S. Department of State via AP, File) Screenshot
Crime
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Son of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case in deal with prosecutors

Known locally as the “Chapitos,” or “little Chapos,” Joaquin Guzman Lopez and his brother, Ovidio Guzman Lopez, are accused of running a faction of the Sinaloa cartel.

Prairie Farms fat free milk
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Prairie Farms recalls fat free milk over cleaning agent concern

The milk was sold in parts of Illinois and Wisconsin, but not likely in Springfield.

WICS/WRSP Meteorologist Matt Bednar
Local
3 weeks ago
WICS Meteorologist promoted to mornings

The change comes as another meteorologist leaves the station.

Protesters hold up signs at a rally outside the Illinois Capitol in January 2025 protesting federal government cuts pushed by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
Local
3 weeks ago
Trump cuts could shrink Illinois economy by $10B: report

Cuts target Medicaid, infrastructure and all levels of education.

Ameren Illinois says that natural gas storage fields, like this one in Glasford, help insulate its consumers from high supply prices during peak demand in winter. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Local
3 weeks ago
Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January

The ICC approved a $73 million rate increase for the utility.

FILE-A Springfield Fire truck.
Local
3 weeks ago
Three rescued from central Springfield apartment fire

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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