Officer Lamar Moore at the toy drive
Local
11 months ago
Doit from the heart 6th annual toy drive

Over 1,000 children received gifts at this year’s Doit From the Heart Toy Drive.

Lincoln Park sign
Local
11 months ago
Sangamon County parks to receive $600,000 upgrades with state grants

Lincoln Park in Springfield and Colburn Park in Loami thanks to $600,000 OSLAD grants.

Bodycam image from Sept. 4 shooting
Local
11 months ago
Springfield police release bodycam footage of September shooting; no charges filed

The narrated video of the Sept. 4 officer-involved shooting was made public in an effort to promote transparency, according to Springfield police.

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Health & Wellness
11 months ago
Why Focus Essentials is the solution for holiday stress and mental well-being

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Illinois State Board of Education member James Anderson, left, listens to a presentation about budget challenges for PreK-12 education along with board members Laura Gonzalez and Patricia Nugent. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
11 months ago
Budget pressures could impact K-12 funding in Illinois

State Board of Education gets briefing on fiscal landscape ahead.

Local
11 months ago
Springfield’s newest fire station

Open house Saturday, 11th and Ash

deer
Local
11 months ago
Illinois hunters bag more deer this year than 2023

Illinois hunters hit their mark during the 2024 firearm deer season.

Road closed sign
Local
11 months ago
ROAD CLOSURE: Archer Elevator Road

A portion of Archer Elevator Road will be closed starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday.

Robert E. Crimo III, arrives before Judge Victoria A. Rossetti during a case management and ruling on motions at the Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan, Ill., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
Crime
11 months ago
Man charged with mass shooting at Illinois parade loses bid to bar his statements at trial

Attorneys for Robert Crimo III claimed he was denied his right to see a lawyer during a police interview. But a judge says video clearly shows Crimo waiving his right to remain silent and declining to meet a lawyer.

Local
11 months ago
Unclaimed no more

Burial with military honors at Camp Butler