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, […]

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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.

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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

Local
2 years ago
Warm words for Chicago’s mayor

Public health, police funding, domestic violence programs are priorities

Local
2 years ago
Police recruiting war?

A billboard along Interstate 55 in Springfield is part of a campaign to recruit police officers to Nashville.

Local
2 years ago
Mother’s Day Remembrance Tribute

“A mother’s love is like a tree, providing shade, shelter, and sustenance to her children.”

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Local
2 years ago
CWLP Helping Homes enrollment to open

This special assistance program helps qualifying low-income homeowners reduce their energy costs through installation of new energy-saving retrofits in their homes.