John Eugene “Gene” Wheeler
Obituaries
1 year ago
John Eugene “Gene” Wheeler

  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Eugene […]

John “Joe” Edward Fitzgerald
Obituaries
1 year ago
John “Joe” Edward Fitzgerald

  John “Joe” Edward Fitzgerald, 88, of Springfield on Monday, September 23, 2024, at […]

Robert Kent Gray
Obituaries
1 year ago
Robert Kent Gray

  Robert Kent Gray, of Springfield, Illinois, a dedicated educator, community leader and beloved […]

Morris “Wayne” Brown
Obituaries
1 year ago
Morris “Wayne” Brown

  Morris “Wayne” Brown, 93, of Springfield, passed away at 1:23 a.m. on Saturday, […]

Road closed sign
Local
1 year ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Stanford Ave. at Fox Bridge Rd. closed

Closed for re-alignment and re-construction

Local
1 year ago
Five officers promoted and 14 join the Springfield Police ranks

Of the 14 hires, 10 are new hires and four are lateral hires from other departments.

Business
1 year ago
Sun-Times seeks dismissal of defamation suit centered on Trump Tower reporting 

Supreme Court to decide whether lower courts improperly allowed suit to proceed.

Local
1 year ago
Biz people: rein in credit card swipe fees

Tax, tips would not figure into what banks collect

Local
1 year ago
City addresses homeless and safety at 5th and North Grand

Individuals were reportedly given the chance to collect their belongings before public works cleared unclaimed or abandoned property.

Adams Street Fire
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield Police arrest two for burglary of burned building on East Adams

Nathaniel N. Barnes, 45, and Joyce L. Rushing, 47, both of Springfield, were arrested for burglary.