deer
Local
1 year ago
Illinois hunters see increase in deer harvest during first weekend of firearm season

358 deer were harvested in Sangamon County during the first weekend of firearm deer season.

Local
1 year ago
Cram the Cruiser food drive

Canned food and other non-perishable food items are being collected and will be given to local food banks in time for Christmas.

Local
1 year ago
Christmas activities you can start enjoying today!

You can start celebrating today with these special events!

Local
1 year ago
Giving thanks by giving back

For the 25th year in a row, Sgt. Pepper’s Cafe on Stevenson Drive in Springfield gave away as many as 400 turkey dinners.

Local
1 year ago
Thanksgiving safety tips

The City of Springfield would like to share a few safety tips with you.

Springfield Police squad
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield police praise residents for tips leading to weekend arrests

Springfield police made three weekend arrests related to a storage unit burglary, a shed break in, and a suspicious U-Haul at a storage facility.

Springfield Police Department shield
Crime
1 year ago
Teens arrested after stolen vehicle incidents and a downtown crash that critically injured a woman

The teens met the criteria for incarceration but were released to guardians due to lack of available space at juvenile detention centers.

Education
1 year ago
The next school reform push in Illinois: testing and accountability

Local officials say grading systems need fresh overhaul.

Bodycam video - Sonya Massey on porch with deputy
Crime
1 year ago
Illinois court orders pretrial release for deputy charged in Sonya Massey’s killing

In his opinion for the court, Justice Eugene Doherty found fault with prosecutors for basing their arguments against release on the way Grayson acted during the shooting.

Bus bench
Local
1 year ago
Double duty for Lesko?

UPDATE: State law silent; clerk refers us to attorney general; Langfelder seeks recount; Lesko hasn’t resigned