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Melanie Anderson
Obituaries
2 years ago
Melanie Anderson

On August 23, 2024, Melanie Anderson, a beloved resident of Rochester, IL, for many […]

Jacob Bunn IV
Obituaries
2 years ago
Jacob Bunn IV

  Jacob Bunn IV of Springfield, Illinois, and Harbor Springs, Michigan, passed away on […]

Road closed sign
Local
2 years ago
11th Street closed due to fire, upcoming water work

Fire at the old Salvation Army location and water main repairs behind closure.

Local
2 years ago
Excessive Heat Warning in effect until 8 p.m.; Heat index values up to 115

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on neighbors and relatives.

Local
2 years ago
CWLP warns of spoof email circulating

Any customer who is unsure if an email or phone call is actually coming from CWLP should take the caller’s name and telephone number, hang up and then call CWLP Customer Service.

Road work ahead of
Local
2 years ago
Road Closure

It is anticipated this segment of road will be closed until July 25, 2025.

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Crime
2 years ago
Man sentenced to 37 years for murder, home invasion in Springfield

Charges stem from the murder of Dohndre Hughes in 2018.

Illinois Supreme Court
Local
2 years ago
No ‘slated’ GOP candidates will be kept off ballot after rulings from Supreme Court, elections board

Kennedy to remain on Illinois presidential ballot, 2 third-party candidates removed.

New SFD firefighters
Local
2 years ago
14 new firefighters bolster Springfield’s ranks, ready to protect the Capital City

The new firefighters have completed emergency medical training, basic operations of firefighting, and advanced emergency medical training.

Sports
2 years ago
Bears’ Coleman released from hospital ‘in good spirits’ after scary injury, Chicago coach says

Bears cornerback Douglas Coleman III was released from a Kansas City hospital and returned to Chicago on Friday.