Illinois state flag
Local
1 year ago
Illinois flag redesign finalists announced; public voting begins in January

Starting in January, residents can vote on a new design or one of three past or present Illinois flags.

Amazon site Springfield
Business
1 year ago
Amazon to build new $20 million warehouse and distribution center in Springfield

The facility is expected to create 100 permanent jobs.

Scales of justice
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield man charged with threatening president Biden, other officials

Jacob Sterr, 36, allegedly made the threats on X late last month.

Local
1 year ago
SIU School of Medicine’s annual “Shoes That Fit” event at Enos Elementary School

Around 20 students received a new pair of shoes today.

Gold Star Christmas Tree at ALPLM
Local
1 year ago
Gold Star Christmas tree a symbol of “life, love and hope” at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

The tree was decorated by Gold Star Families with personalized ornaments commemorating each Illinois hero who lost their life in combat.

Clyde Bunch
Local
1 year ago
Longest-serving Sangamon County Board member Clyde Bunch dies at 88

“He was the board’s living link to its past who never lost his focus on providing for the future.”
– Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter

Assault rifle
Local
1 year ago
Appeals court keeps Illinois’ assault weapons ban in place

7th Circuit blocks, for now, lower court’s order that held the law unconstitutional.

Cereal rye cover crop
Agriculture
1 year ago
Illinois agriculture program offers savings for cover crops

The program offers a discount of up to $5 per acre on crop insurance for cover crops planted in fall 2024 and insured in 2025.

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

Big orange tabbies are known all over the world for being snuggly, lovable sweethearts, and Arthur is no exception.