IDFPR (LEAD): The Chicago offices of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Business
12 months ago
Illinois rolls out first phase of plan to modernize professional licensing

State regulators start with clinical psychologists, music therapists and nail technicians

Ballots begin fed into voting machines at election office
Local
12 months ago
Discovery recounts will be held for two Sangamon County races – Recorder & County Board District 25

The discovery recount for Recorder will inspect 41 precincts.

Val Yazell
Business
12 months ago
Springfield planning and economic development director to retire

“Serving the City of Springfield has been one of the greatest honors of my career.” – Val Yazell

Frank Lesko sworn in as Sangamon County Recorder
Local
12 months ago
Frank Lesko sworn in Monday and plans to hold both positions until election process is complete

Lesko said he will not be collecting any salary or benefits from Sangamon County if he is required to continue both positions based on decisions beyond his control.

Bodycam video - Sonya Massey on porch with deputy
Crime
12 months ago
Judge to decide conditions for Sean Grayson’s pretrial release on Friday

A judge set Friday as the hearing date to decide least restrictive conditions of release.

Advent calendar in windows of the Farmers State Bank and Trust Company
Local
12 months ago
World’s tallest Advent calendar returns to Jacksonville

The tradition was inspired by a similar display in Uelzen, Germany.

Snow on leaves
Local
12 months ago
WORK WEEK WEATHER: Snow possible to start the week

High temps will be below freezing until Wednesday, when we are expected to hit a high of 44 degrees.

Local
12 months ago
PHOTOS & VIDEO | Downtown Springfield holiday tree lighting

Enjoy a holiday stroll and downtown shopping with Holiday Walks – Wednesdays and Saturdays through Dec. 21.

deer
Local
12 months ago
Illinois hunters see increase in deer harvest during first weekend of firearm season

358 deer were harvested in Sangamon County during the first weekend of firearm deer season.

Local
12 months ago
Cram the Cruiser food drive

Canned food and other non-perishable food items are being collected and will be given to local food banks in time for Christmas.