Teacher in classroom
Education
10 months ago
Educators say low pay hinders teacher recruitment, retention efforts

‘Poor Working Conditions’ also cited as deterring new hires: 2024-25 teacher shortage report.

Lanphier High School
Education
10 months ago
After Lanphier High School fight injures administrators, District 186 addresses school violence challenges

District 186 School Board President Micah Miller asked Superintendent Jennifer Gill to spend an extended amount of time working at Lanphier High School in order to see what is and isn’t working.

Crime
10 months ago
Massey chair: Community doesn’t support us

Kruse: Business community support is lacking, as is buy-in from county board

Chip
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Chip – Our Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week

Chip hasn’t had the best start in life, but he can make up for lost time in a home with a loving family who will take good care of him.

Victor and Valentino
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Victor and Valentino – Meow Mobile’s Cats of the Week

The brothers are affectionate, playful, and charming, and we guarantee will melt your heart.

Sangamon County Coroner office
Crime
10 months ago
Coroner identifies man killed in Stevenson Drive shooting

The 47-year-old Springfield man was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at HSHS St. John’s Hospital.

Pribbenow
Education
10 months ago
Millikin University names Dean Pribbenow as 17th president

Pribbenow’s adaptability, fundraising experience, and strategic vision were key factors in his selection for the position.

IL State News
10 months ago
Lawmakers show off New Salem’s deterioration

McClure, Rosenthal seek $19M to fix up decrepit buildings “where Lincoln walked”

female officer
Local
10 months ago
Illinois State Police hosting first all-women recruitment event

The move is part of the 30X30 Initiative aimed at increasing the number of women in policing.

Bobcat
IL State News
10 months ago
Illinois bobcat season ends: Hunters and trappers take 649 statewide

IDNR issued 2,000 permits out of 9,200 applicants in this year’s lottery.