Local
1 year ago
Unclaimed no more

Burial with military honors at Camp Butler

Local
1 year ago
The man with two jobs

Aldermen continue to press corporation counsel

Local
1 year ago
A heads-up to move over

ISP to alert some drivers

Crime Stoppers
Crime
1 year ago
Crime Stoppers seeks tips on White Oaks Mall vandalism

Springfield police are asking for the public’s help after a costly act of vandalism at White Oaks Mall last month.

Chicago nightclub memorial
Local
1 year ago
Demolition begins on former Chicago nightclub where stampede killed 21

In the pre-dawn hours of Feb. 17, 2003, security guards at the crowded E2 dance hall used pepper spray to break up a fight, causing panic among patrons who rushed the front door. Because the doors only opened inward, a frenzied crowd piled up. The crush killed 21 and injured 57. The building has been vacant since.

Bobby Rush
Local
1 year ago
Electors cast official votes for president

Harris, Walz take Illinois’ 19 electoral votes

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

Vanellope is a gorgeous torbie (tabby + tortoiseshell) kitten and enjoys the company of other kittens.

Minimum wage in letters on dollar bills
Business
1 year ago
Illinois minimum wage to increase to $15 on Jan. 1

The minimum wage hike in Illinois to $15 is the final increase included in a 2019 law.

Grubhub cooler on motorcycle
Business
1 year ago
Grubhub agrees to $25M settlement after Illinois AG initiates FTC investigation

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul initiated the FTC investigation into Grubhub’s deceptive practices, which affected drivers, customers, and restaurants.

Crime
1 year ago
Could another Grayson get hired?

New sheriff faces Massey Commission