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Local
2 days ago
Visit Springfield shares upcoming local events

Guests can watch the reenactment of the Lincolns’ wedding at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Local
1 week ago
Route 66 Mother Road Festival road closures

Closures to take note of in downtown Springfield

Former Governor Jim Edgar's funeral was at Central Baptist Church in Springfield.
Local
2 weeks ago
A bipartisan showing at Former Gov. Jim Edgar’s funeral, just the way he would have wanted

Stang called Edgar “a truly remarkable individual”  — sentiments echoed by the political leaders and family members who spoke.

The wrecking ball continues demolition of a smokestack at the former Pillsbury Plant.
History
2 weeks ago
The beginning of the end: Smokestack comes down as first part of Pillsbury demolition begins

The Pillsbury factory, once a bustling center of food production, played a crucial role in the city’s industrial history.

Pillsbury Plant in Springfield, IL
History
2 weeks ago
Pillsbury demolition begins Thursday at 10am — for real this time

“The big crane and wrecking ball are ready to go!”

Pillsbury plant demolition
History
3 weeks ago
Pillsbury site demolition to begin Tuesday (or Wednesday), says project leader

Wrecking ball to be assembled Monday, demolition to begin Tuesday or Wednesday.

FILE - National flags from Latin American countries are displayed on the field during a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month before an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, FILE)
History
3 weeks ago
Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments in current political climate

“The fact that the federal government is sending troops as we start these celebrations is an insult,” Illinois state Sen. Karina Villa, a Democrat, said at a news conference. “It is a fear tactic. It’s unforgivable.”

History
3 weeks ago
New director for Oak Ridge Cemetery

The Springfield City Council will vote Sept. 16 on the nomination of Cory Brown.

Anne Vogel, regional EPA administrator, visits the Pillsbury site recently.
Local
4 weeks ago
Demolition to begin this month at Pillsbury site in Springfield

The demolition will include 160 silos and 500,000 square feet of buildings.

Fall Guide
4 weeks ago
Walk into history Oct. 5

An influential Lutheran pastor is one of seven Oak Ridge Cemetery denizens featured in annual cemetery walk.

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