New Year's Day baby and mom
Local
10 months ago
HSHS St. John’s Hospital welcomes Springfield’s first baby of 2025

Aar’ion arrived at 9:40 a.m. on New Year’s Day at HSHS St. John’s Hospital.

Ald. Chuck Redpath
Local
10 months ago
Ald. Redpath will become Springfield city clerk

Promises modernization of FOIA process

Henson Robinson Zoo
History
10 months ago
Springfield Park District marks 125 years of service

The Springfield Park District has several events planned to celebrate its 125th anniversary.

Springfield Police squad
Crime
11 months ago
UPDATE: Coroner identifies woman killed in Springfield New Year’s Day shooting

At approximately 11:40 a.m., Springfield Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of South 17th Street.

Entertainment
11 months ago
First Night Springfield

New director; no fireworks

United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois Gregory K. Harris
Local
11 months ago
U.S. Attorney for Central Illinois, Gregory Harris, announces retirement

During his tenure, Gregory Harris prosecuted high-profile cases involving civil rights violations, political corruption, investment fraud, and human trafficking, securing convictions and life sentences in several landmark cases.

History
11 months ago
Sheila’s dad and President Carter

IL Democratic Party icon backed Kennedy in ’80

Local
11 months ago
City of Springfield releases proposed FY26 budget

The budge focuses on key community priorities, including citizen safety, infrastructure improvement, economic development, and enhanced Public Works services.

St. John's Hospital
Health & Wellness
11 months ago
HSHS St. John’s Hospital implements visitor restrictions

Only two visitors are allowed per patient at a time, and visitors must be 18 or older.

IL State News
11 months ago
McCombie’s trip to Israel

House leader draws parallel to Illinois gun debate