Anthony “Tony” Luparell
Obituaries
1 year ago
Anthony “Tony” Luparell

Anthony “Tony” Luparell, 73, of Springfield, died on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Springfield […]

Charolotte Elaine (Hagar) Taylor
Obituaries
1 year ago
Charolotte Elaine (Hagar) Taylor

Charolotte Elaine (Hagar) Taylor, affectionately know as “Governor” was born on April 16th, 1949 […]

Jerry D. Briggs
Obituaries
1 year ago
Jerry D. Briggs

Jerry D. Briggs, 71, of Rochester, IL passed away at home surrounded by his […]

Crime
1 year ago
A decade of victims’ rights

Celebrating Marsy’s Law in Illinois

Local
1 year ago
Veterans Day Parade and Ceremonies

To all veterans: Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your love of country.

Local
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Sunny for Veterans Day and most of the workweek

Sunny for most of the workweek with a chance for showers on Wednesday.

Local
1 year ago
A Message from the Springfield Fire Department

A reminder to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Alarms need to be replaced after 10 years. How old are yours?

Local
1 year ago
US judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul responded speedily, filing a notice of appeal Friday evening.

Reed
Crime
1 year ago
Reed sentenced to 100 years for murder of DCFS worker Diedre Silas in Thayer

In August, Benjamin Reed was found guilty, but mentally ill, for the 2022 murder.

Local
1 year ago
100 Thanksgiving turkeys donated to St. John’s Breadline

The Thanksgiving Day meals will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.