Springfield Police squad
Crime
1 year ago
UPDATE: Springfield man arrested and victim identified in shooting death on North 5th Street

Detective reportedly recovered the firearm used in the shooting.

Local
1 year ago
New gun safety PSA

“Pause to Heal” educates Illinoisans about the firearm restraining order

Morris Douglas Bibb II
Obituaries
1 year ago
Morris Douglas Bibb II

Morris Douglas Bibb II 67, departed this life on Tuesday July 23, 2024, at […]

Betty Hickman
Obituaries
1 year ago
Betty Hickman

  Betty Hickman, 86, of Springfield, passed away at Lewis Memorial Christian Village on […]

George Eddie Hanson
Obituaries
1 year ago
George Eddie Hanson

  George Eddie Hanson, 85, of Athens, IL, passed away on Monday, July 22, […]

Carolyn Jean Hinrichs
Obituaries
1 year ago
Carolyn Jean Hinrichs

  Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Carolyn Jean Hinrichs, our […]

Tim W. Peecher
Obituaries
1 year ago
Tim W. Peecher

  Tim W. Peecher, 63, of New Berlin, died at 12:12 p.m. on Sunday, […]

Local
1 year ago
Gov. Pritzker could be on shortlist as VP running mate for Harris

The timeline for Harris to make her selection is short.

Wind farm with school bus passing through
Local
1 year ago
Wind power can be a major source of tax revenue, but officials struggle to get communities on board

Local officials and school superintendents, fire chiefs and community college administrators are often among the first to see the economic benefits of wind development in their communities broadly.

Massey funeral banner
National
1 year ago
Biden and Harris release statements on Massey shooting and push for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

“Our thoughts are also with the communities across our nation whose calls for help are often met with suspicion, distrust, and even violence.” – VP Kamala Harris