Planned Parenthood procedure room in Springfield, IL
Health & Wellness
12 months ago
New federal lawsuit from conservative legal group challenges Illinois abortion protections

The lawsuit seeks to prevent the state from requiring insurers to cover abortion coverage by arguing that doing so violates the First Amendment and 14th Amendment rights of its plaintiffs.

Priest collar
Local
12 months ago
Taylorville priest resigns following misconduct allegations

Both men acknowledged their actions were incompatible with their responsibilities in the church.

Jussie Smollett
Crime
12 months ago
Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

Smollett, who is Black and gay, told police in January 2019 that two men assaulted him in his downtown Chicago neighborhood, spouting slurs, tossing a noose around his neck, and yelling that he was in “MAGA country.”

Crime
12 months ago
Springfield woman indicted on first-degree murder charges for 2019 shooting

Police say the murder investigation required extensive department resources and involved collaboration with federal and state agencies.

Education
12 months ago
Seek proposals for easier school sports transfers

30-day gap can be half a season

Education
12 months ago
Linda McMahon: From WWE to Trump Cabinet

Statehouse reaction to Trump education pick

Lanphier High School sign
Crime
12 months ago
Two Lanphier High School students arrested after lunchroom fight, officer used taser to break up altercation

The two teens engaged in the physical altercation failed to stop after multiple commands from the officer.

Lincoln and Mary statute near CVB visitor center
Local
12 months ago
Springfield awarded $225,500 grant to boost international tourism efforts

The state welcomed 2.16 million international visitors in 2023, a 39% increase from the previous year.

Crime Stoppers
Crime
12 months ago
Crime Stoppers says holiday property crimes are increasing

If you are traveling for the holidays, contact your local police department to ask about a vacation check on your home.