School buses
Education
1 year ago
‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools

Illinois will join New Jersey, Iowa, Maryland and New York in prohibiting paddling, spanking or hitting in all its schools.

Local
1 year ago
As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’ 

Pritzker speaks to delegation, visits other state breakfasts on opening day.

Agriculture
1 year ago
Illinois Crop Progress Report

Corn and soybean crops progressing well

Linda Kay Gray
Obituaries
1 year ago
Linda Kay Gray

Linda Kay Gray 70, departed this life on Thursday August 15, 2024 at her […]

John Edward Stumper
Obituaries
1 year ago
John Edward Stumper

John Edward Stumper, 52, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2024 at […]

Charles Eugene Kresse
Obituaries
1 year ago
Charles Eugene Kresse

Charles Eugene Kresse, 92, of Riverton, Illinois passed away on August 17, 2024.  He […]

Education
1 year ago
D-186: Put it away

School board passes ban unanimously

Washington Park
Video
1 year ago
Tour de Springfield kicks off with a stroll through Washington Park

Established in 1901, Washington Park is on the National Register of Historic Places.

National
1 year ago
Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention

Several protesters who had managed to get through the fence were detained and handcuffed by the police.

Business
1 year ago
Primo Designs makes list of 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in U.S.

Primo Designs showed 112% growth over a three-year period.