Education
6 months ago
New leadership for District 186

Austin president, Lael-Wolf VP, Barnett new member

Four victims who died as a result of the Chatham YNOT crash.
Local
6 months ago
Funeral services continue for victims of Chatham crash

Funeral services continue for young victims of Chatham YNOT crash

Road closed sign
Local
6 months ago
ROAD CLOSURE: Portion of MacArthur Boulevard closed Monday

Both northbound lanes of MacArthur Boulevard will remain closed until road surface repairs are completed.

Child stomping in puddle
Local
6 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Mild week ahead with spotty showers possible

Mild temps with a chance for spotty showers for most of the workweek.

City Water Light and Power logo
Local
6 months ago
Spring Savings Tips From CWLP

If you have questions or want more tips, go to the Save Energy-Save Water tab at CWLP.

Nick Zummo and Joe Behl
Local
6 months ago
Buscher picks Zummo and Behl to lead Springfield fire and police departments

The assistant police and fire chiefs in Springfield are Mayor Misty Buscher’s picks to take over the top spots in each department.

Business
6 months ago
Tourism pros tell their troubles to state senators

Much hotel tax $ goes to general revenue fund, not tourism

State Fair postcard design by Jakobi
Local
6 months ago
State Fair gets a local touch with Ridgely Elementary student postcards

Children of all ages can write messages on the postcards and mail them for free at the U.S. Post Office in the Expo Building.

Christian S. Halberstadt
Crime
6 months ago
Springfield man suspected to be involved in over 100 burglaries to spend 11 years in state prison

Halberstadt is suspected to be involved in over 100 burglaries to vehicles in 2024 including several in Jacksonville, Decatur and Sangamon County. 

Road work signs
Local
6 months ago
ROAD CLOSED: Converse Avenue closure due to water main installation

The project is expected to last several days.