judge's gavel
Crime
11 months ago
Springfield man sentenced to 10 years for drug, firearms charges

Johnnell Smith was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for possessing heroin with intent to distribute and for possessing a firearm in while committing a drug crime.

Snow on branches
Local
11 months ago
WORKWEEK FORECAST: Snow on the way

Snow and colder temps in the forecast for the workweek.

Attorney Ben Crump and Massey family
Local
12 months ago
Sangamon County reaches $10 million settlement with Massey family

The $10 million settlement requires final approval from the board at its meeting on Tuesday. 

Golden Hour Bake House window
Food Scene
12 months ago
Golden Hour Bake House opens in downtown Springfield: A new cafe by local entrepreneur Alli Donaldson

New cafe opening downtown featuring made-from-scratch baked items as well as breakfast and lunch selections.

Railroad tracks
Local
12 months ago
Springfield teen dead after being struck by train

Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon confirmed the teen was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:45 p.m.

Education
12 months ago
“Seamless” transfer from LLCC to Millikin

Start at Lincoln Land, finish at Millikin

FedEx box
Local
12 months ago
Springfield FedEx to close

FedEx said affected team members were notified several months before any changes and will receive assistance with finding other employment opportunities within the company.