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Springfield Police Chief Joseph Behl
Local
12 months ago
A conversation with new Springfield Police Chief Joseph Behl

Joe Behl says he’s ready to hit the ground running, supporting both the public and his own officers

Scam Alert
Local
12 months ago
Helping Hands of Springfield warn of scams impersonating its workers

No cold calling asking for personal information or donations, says Helping Hands

Sangamon/Menard Area Regional Transit logo
Local
12 months ago
Rural mass transit continues increased usage in Sangamon County

“SMART” says it’s growing, and wants to continue to do so

FILE - This frame grab from video, provided by the Mexican government, shows Ovidio Guzman Lopez being detained in Culiacan, Mexico, Oct. 17, 2019. (CEPROPIE via AP File)
Crime
1 year ago
Son of ‘El Chapo’ expected to plead guilty this week to drug trafficking charges in Chicago

Speculation about a deal has been percolating for months, as behind-the-scenes negotiations have progressed quietly and slowly.

This woman is wanted in a theft and forgery investigation
Crime
1 year ago
Crime of the Week: Help wanted identifying theft, forgery suspect

Woman used fake passport to withdraw $7,000 from a bank account

Main entrance to the Champaign County Courthouse
IL State News
1 year ago
Champaign County, AFSCME Local 900 reach tentative deal, averting strike

Both union members and the Champaign County Board must still vote on the deal

Will Oberg, UIS assistant baseball coach,
Sports
1 year ago
Oberg named UIS assistant baseball coach

Oberg started as a graduate assistant, attended UIS

AgeLinc Logo
Local
1 year ago
AgeLinc: Don’t use Senior Farmers’ Market coupons

AgeLinc: Funding delay is to blame

Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
1 year ago
Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans

New requirements mandate state pay for a greater share of program

Business
1 year ago
Concern over small businesses in downtown Springfield closing

Leaders say help is available, while at least one business owner claims “empty promises”

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