Jim Watts, Donor and Government Relations Manager for ImpactLife blood centers, speaks in Springfield Memorial Hospital's Emergency Room.
Local
8 months ago
Blood donations go down during the summer months, but need goes up

Blood drives may be in as short supply as the blood donations themselves

Springfield Police Department shield
Crime
8 months ago
Man arrested after alleged robbery of credit union branch

Suspect allegedly made two attempts to rob the bank branch

Scheels Sports Park Map
Local
8 months ago
Scheels Sports Park construction update

The dome and a few outdoor fields are set to be completed by this fall. The full facility is scheduled to open in the spring of 2026.

Local
8 months ago
Congresswoman says FEMA has approved money for 2023 derecho recovery

Springfield to receive more than $1.3 million

Springfield Police Chief Joseph Behl
Local
8 months ago
Joe Behl could be Springfield’s next police chief

Mayor’s choice pushes workforce wellness

UIS athlete Madelyn Miller
Sports
8 months ago
UIS’ Miller qualifies for NCAA DII Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Miller will compete in Colorado later this month

Retirement
Local
8 months ago
Report: Springfield tops in Illinois for retirees

A fifth of the city’s residents are 65 or older, and good median home prices, are among the factors

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Local
8 months ago
CWLP lead service line replacement work continues

Residents will receive notices about work to be done

IL State News
8 months ago
Cheers for the Second Amendment

Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day

Local
8 months ago
CLEAN SLATE seeks to put ex-cons’ past behind them

Pastor Deric Caples said there are 3 million people in the state with some sort of criminal record.