Local
1 year ago
Springfield City Council December 23rd Meeting

The Springfield City Council held their meeting a night early due to Christmas Eve […]

Hiking boots on trail
Local
1 year ago
Start the new year with a First Day Hike at Sangchris Lake State Park

Sangchris Lake State Park is one of 15 parks in Illinois participating in the First Day Hike program.

Capitol
Local
1 year ago
Nearly 300 new Illinois laws take effect in 2025

They include digital driver’s licenses, salary transparency and health insurance changes.

Union members rally at the Illinois Capitol in November to call for pension reform.
Local
1 year ago
State lawmakers consider Tier 2 pension changes as new session approaches

Public employee unions seeking changes to Tier 2 retirement system.

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Pippin – Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Pippin loves to play in the play yard and walks nicely on a leash. She’s a friendly girl who loves being with her human friends. This nice young girl will make a wonderful companion for walks and snuggles.

Meatloaf- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Meatloaf – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Meatloaf is a super sweet tabby and is around 2 years old. He arrived at Sangamon County Animal Control as a stray.

Illinois State Museum
History
1 year ago
Jenn Edginton named director of Illinois State Museum

After serving as interim director since 2023, Jenn Edginton has officially been named director of the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.

WDBR Top 5
Music 103.7 WDBR
1 year ago
WDBR Top 5: Bruno Mars commands two spots on the Top 5

Here are the top 5 hottest hits in the capital city this week!

Wolf Top 5
Music 101.9 The Wolf
1 year ago
The Wolf Top 5: “High Road” jumps to #1

Here are the five hottest country songs in Springfield!

Phillip Jensen
Crime
1 year ago
Rochester dentist sentenced to 15 years for fentanyl theft and harming patients

Starting in December 2019, Phillip Jensen stole fentanyl by siphoning at least half of the drug from single-use vials, replacing it with saline, and resealing the vials. The theft left patients with inadequate pain management during surgery.