Deborah “Deb” Lynn Maltby (Jackson)
Obituaries
2 years ago
Deborah “Deb” Lynn Maltby (Jackson)

  Deborah “Deb” Lynn Maltby (Jackson), of Sherman, passed away on Sunday May 12, […]

Anita Elaine “Penny” Mueller
Obituaries
2 years ago
Anita Elaine “Penny” Mueller

  Anita Elaine “Penny” Mueller, (nee Finn), 71, of Springfield, IL passed away at […]

James William Garren
Obituaries
2 years ago
James William Garren

James William Garren, 97, of rural Springfield, Illinois passed peacefully on to his heavenly […]

Richard A. Tofari
Obituaries
2 years ago
Richard A. Tofari

Richard A. Tofari, 67, of Riverton, IL passed away on Tuesday May 14, 2024 […]

APL Axel
Pet of the Week
2 years ago
Meet Axel – APL’s Dog of the Week

Axel is a handsome 7-year-old black and white Pitbull mix searching for his forever home. This affectionate shelter dog is a true sweetheart, melting hearts with his gentle demeanor and unwavering loyalty.

Chief
Pet of the Week
2 years ago
Meet Chief – APL’s Cat of the Week

Meet Chief, a delightful 2-year-old orange tabby shorthaired cat with a heart as warm as his vibrant coat.

Education
2 years ago
USDA unveils summer food program

Illinois an early participant in program that provides SUN bucks or Summer EBT.

Road closed sign
Local
2 years ago
Railroad track repairs and equipment replacement at Wyndham causing temporary street closures starting Tuesday

Expect closures starting Tuesday at 6th Street & North Grand and on 8th Street near the Wyndham downtown on Thursday.

John Deere showroom
Agriculture
2 years ago
John Deere Q2 results top Street but it cuts 2024 profit outlook again as farmers buy fewer tractors

Deere’s fiscal second-quarter results beat Wall Street’s expectations, but the company lowered its full-year profit forecast for a second time as farmers buy fewer tractors and other equipment as they deal with declining prices for their crops.

Man putting gun in safe
Crime
2 years ago
Over 80,000 Illinoisans banned from owning guns still keep them, report shows

In Illinois, 114,000 people are banned from owning guns because of legal tangles or mental health issues — three-quarters of them haven’t surrendered their firearms.