Local
10 months ago
UPDATE: Sangamon County Coroner releases identity of hit-and-run victim on I-72 exit

Preliminary autopsy findings suggest she died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained in a pedestrian vs car incident.

Native American feathers
IL State News
10 months ago
Illinois returns stolen land to Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

The action returns to the Potawatomi territory in the same area that was ceded to Chief Shab-eh-nay in a treaty with the U.S. government in 1829.

Police lights
Local
10 months ago
UPDATE: Sangamon County Coroner IDs woman found in burning vehicle near Glenarm

Authorities said the vehicle is registered to an address in Springfield.

Clarence Smith
Crime
10 months ago
Springfield bar shooting: Suspect with homicide history arrested after argument turns violent

The sheriff’s office reports Smith has prior arrests for drugs, assault and homicide. He remains in the Sangamon County Jail. 

Angus
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Angus – Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center Dog of the Week

Angus is a one year old Australian Cattle Dog. This breed is known for intelligence and loyalty.

Education
10 months ago
District 186 parents: Save our SCOPE

Before- and after-school program is popular but a money-loser

WDBR Top 5
Music 103.7 WDBR
10 months ago
WDBR Top 5: Sabrina Carpenter takes the top spot while Chappell Roan joins the list

Check out the hottest hits in the Capital City at 103.7 WDBR and streaming at wdbr.com. 

Sample ballot
Local
10 months ago
Sangamon County voters to decide on recorder’s office merger amid bipartisan support

Both the local Democratic and Republican parties support the measure and are urging voters to approve it.

Sangamon County Coroner office
Crime
10 months ago
Sangamon County Coroner confirms homicide and identity in suspected domestic violence case

The autopsy showed the 65-year-old died from blunt force injuries to the head, with the manner of death declared a homicide.

Bodycam video - Sonya Massey on porch with deputy
Local
10 months ago
Massey family engaged as judge to hear change of venue request for Grayson on April 8

As judge confirms Grayson’s next hearing on April 8 to hear change of venue request, Massey family stepping up involvement in Massey Commission.