Education
9 months ago
Time to prepare for ACT

D-186 invests in prep books

Crime
9 months ago
Governor signs Karina’s Law, meant to protect victims of domestic violence

Karina’s husband had a gun despite order of protection

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, right, speaks, Oct. 21, 2020, during a news conference in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
IL State News
9 months ago
Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence

The Republican president signed the pardon on Monday, calling the Democratic former governor “a very fine person.”

judge's gavel
Crime
9 months ago
Springfield man sentenced to 10 years for drug, firearms charges

Johnnell Smith was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for possessing heroin with intent to distribute and for possessing a firearm in while committing a drug crime.

Snow on branches
Local
9 months ago
WORKWEEK FORECAST: Snow on the way

Snow and colder temps in the forecast for the workweek.

Attorney Ben Crump and Massey family
Local
9 months ago
Sangamon County reaches $10 million settlement with Massey family

The $10 million settlement requires final approval from the board at its meeting on Tuesday. 

Golden Hour Bake House window
Food Scene
9 months ago
Golden Hour Bake House opens in downtown Springfield: A new cafe by local entrepreneur Alli Donaldson

New cafe opening downtown featuring made-from-scratch baked items as well as breakfast and lunch selections.