Illinois State Capitol
Crime
2 years ago
Man arrested for bomb threats to state buildings

After an Illinois State Police investigation into a bomb threat at two state facilities in Springfield last month they are now announcing the arrest of 23-year-old Gabrielle Williams Thursday.

Farmers Market - produce
Food Scene
2 years ago
17th annual Illinois Product Farmers Market returns

The Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Illinois Product Farmers Market will begin with “Opening Day” at the Market, Thursday, May 16 from 3:30 –7 p.m. at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

Robyn Elaine Newtson
Obituaries
2 years ago
Robyn Elaine Newtson

  Robyn Elaine Newtson, 76, of Springfield, passed away at 7:38 p.m. on Friday, […]

Mark A. Savage, M.D.
Obituaries
2 years ago
Mark A. Savage, M.D.

  Mark A. Savage, M.D., 66, of Springfield, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024, […]

Adam Michael Ressler
Obituaries
2 years ago
Adam Michael Ressler

  Adam Michael Ressler, 31, of Chatham, IL, passed away peacefully at St. Louis […]

Halfred “Hal” J. Hildebrand, Jr
Obituaries
2 years ago
Halfred “Hal” J. Hildebrand, Jr

  Halfred “Hal” J. Hildebrand, Jr., 95, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Wednesday, […]

Marilyn Marie Killion
Obituaries
2 years ago
Marilyn Marie Killion

  Marilyn Marie Killion, 72, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, […]

District 186 headquarters sign
Education
2 years ago
Many Grant Middle School teachers take the day off

As Grant Middle School faculty continue to voice concerns about rising threats and violence – and a seeming lack of consequences – about two dozen teachers took the day off Friday.

Prioson cell
Local
2 years ago
Rebuild Stateville, close Logan?

How long can Illinois’ aging prisons last? State corrections officials don’t want to find out, while the union and Downstate lawmakers don’t want the prisons closed for even one day.

Local
2 years ago
Disasters drive social media traffic

U study involved Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico