Education
2 years ago
Illinois College to receive $911K train nurses for rural healthcare settings

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin visited Illinois College in Jacksonville Thursday and announced the school will receive $911,000 to expand its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The money was secured through Congressionally Directed Spending, also known as an earmark.

Farmer in field with wind turbines on property
Agriculture
2 years ago
Traits of Farms Paid to Produce Energy

Energy-related payments to farmers for oil, natural gas and wind production have continued to be a significant form of farm income and vary widely depending on where farmers operate, according to a new study by USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS).

Crime
2 years ago
Coroner IDs teen shot near Southeast High School

The identity of the 16-year-old shot near Southeast High School on Wednesday has been released. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon says autopsy findings confirm Keyon Day of Springfield died from multiple gunshot wounds.

Police lights on top of squad car
Crime
2 years ago
Teen dies after being shot near Southeast High School

A 16-year-old is dead after being shot near Southeast High School Wednesday morning.

Local
2 years ago
Prairie Band Potawatomi becomes 1st federally recognized tribe in Illinois

Nearly 200 years after Native Americans were forced out of Illinois, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has become the first federally recognized tribal nation in the state after a decision from the U.S. Department of the Interior last week.

Education
2 years ago
District 186 joins social media class action lawsuit

District 186 is joining other school districts in holding social media platforms accountable. The board voted unanimously at its Monday night meeting to join a class action lawsuit with Wagstaff and Cartmell Law Firm.

Local
2 years ago
Artists invited to submit proposals for Lincoln murals at Sangamon County Building

The Springfield Art Association and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum are seeking proposals for mural artwork for the newly remodeled lobby of the Sangamon County Building.  The theme is Abraham Lincoln. 

Local
2 years ago
Illinois bonds receive positive rating

Illinois bond ratings are improving. Moody’s Analytics changed its outlook on the bonds from “stable” to “positive” Tuesday. Comptroller Susana Mendoza says bond rating agencies notice when the state puts more money toward the Rainy Day Fund and the Pension Stabilization Fund.

Local
2 years ago
ISP squad car struck on Interstate 55

An Illinois State Police squad car was struck by a Springfield man on Interstate 55 Saturday night. ISP troopers were investigating a traffic crash south of Litchfield when a squad car was struck by a Toyota driven by 76-year-old Fred Stewart of Springfield.

Franklin L. R. Frohn
Obituaries
2 years ago
Franklin L. R. Frohn

Franklin L. R. Frohn, 90, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, […]