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Sangamon County Coroner office
Local
1 year ago
Coroner identifies skeletal remains as missing Virden man

Register was reported missing by his family in October 2024 after not hearing from him or seeing him for months. 

ISP Director Brendan Kelly provides update on investigation into Chatham crash at YNOT on April 28, 2025.
Local
1 year ago
Toxicology clear for driver in Chatham crash; Attorney cites seizure as cause

Kelly said ISP continues to conduct a “tireless and thorough investigation,” and some evidence has been developed indicating the possibility of a medical emergency leading up to the crash.

Rochester Rockets signs
Education
1 year ago
Rochester school superintendent agrees to resign

The district and Cox released a joint statement Wednesday indicating the decision was part of a mutual agreement.

Shane J. Woods
Crime
1 year ago
Former Jan. 6 defendant found guilty of reckless homicide in deadly I-55 DUI crash

Woods will return to court August 19 for sentencing.

Local
1 year ago
Hundreds gather at Titan Field to honor and remember

Ball-Chatham School Superintendent, Becca Lamon, said there were many unsung heroes who stepped forward during the emergency.

Road closed sign
Local
1 year ago
Portion of North Grand Avenue to close for water main relocation

CWLP set to begin a project to relocate 2,000 feet of 24-inch water main for the Springfield Rail Improvements Project on North Grand Avenue.

Springfield thrift/resale shops - Goodwill, WILD Thrift & Sniff and Second Time Around
Business
1 year ago
As prices rise, local thrift and resale stores poised to see boost from deal-seeking shoppers

Research shows, shoppers save $1,760 each year, on average, by buying secondhand.

Business
1 year ago
Big customers for local solar farm

Chicago, Cook County just two of seven

West side of YNOT building after tragic crash on April 29, 2025.
Local
1 year ago
4 children remain hospitalized from Chatham crash

Two children injured in the tragic crash at YNOT in Chatham Monday have been released from the hospital.

Local
1 year ago
CWLP chief takes umbrage at Ald. Williams’ remarks

Williams suggests Brown ignores public, pays too little attention to his job