Governor Pritzker
Local
2 years ago
Illinois’ ban on ‘bump stocks’ remains in place despite U.S. Supreme Court decision

SCOTUS expected to announce whether it will hear unrelated appeal of 2023 assault weapon ban.

Camp Compass
Education
2 years ago
Compass for Kids receives national recognition for summer learning program

The camp, a partnership with District 186 and the United Way of Central Illinois, has over 1,000 campers enrolled this summer.

Illinois State Fair
Local
2 years ago
Master plan for fairgrounds to include town square, hotel and expanded staffing

The partnership to develop a master plan was spurred from a local community visioning initiative called The Next 10 .

Local
2 years ago
Sheriff: Traffic enforcement stepped up over July 4th holiday

Prevent friends and family members from driving under the influence.

Road closed sign
Local
2 years ago
Street closure: 2nd Street between Capitol Avenue and Jackson Street

The closure is scheduled to begin Tuesday, weather permitting.

Eugene “Gene” Henry Stahr
Obituaries
2 years ago
Eugene “Gene” Henry Stahr

Eugene “Gene” Henry Stahr, 88, formerly of Riverton passed away on Monday June 10, […]

Mildred E. Kilhoffer
Obituaries
2 years ago
Mildred E. Kilhoffer

Mildred E. Kilhoffer, 104, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at […]

William C. "Bill" Peterman, III
Obituaries
2 years ago
William C. “Bill” Peterman, III

  William C. “Bill” Peterman, III, born on March 14, 1943, peacefully left this […]

Donna Carole Cawley
Obituaries
2 years ago
Donna Carole Cawley

  Donna Carole Cawley, 80, of Springfield, died at 4:28 a.m. on Friday, June […]

Silk
Pet of the Week
2 years ago
Meet Silk – Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control – Dog of the Week

This boy always has a smile on his face. He’s a happy, goofy boy who loves to play in the play yard and take walks.