Local
2 years ago
Coroner Identifies woman killed in Route 97 crash

Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has released the name of the 60-year-old woman who passed away following a motor vehicle accident on Saturday night along Illinois State Route 97 in Menard County. 

Terrence Shannon, Jr.
Sports
2 years ago
Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. ordered to stand trial on a rape charge in Kansas

A Kansas judge on Friday ordered University of Illinois basketball standout Terrence Shannon Jr. to stand trial on a rape charge following testimony from a woman who said she was “terrified” as she was being assaulted.

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.