Springfield Police squad
Crime
1 year ago
UPDATE: Coroner identifies woman killed in Springfield New Year’s Day shooting

At approximately 11:40 a.m., Springfield Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of South 17th Street.

Entertainment
1 year ago
First Night Springfield

New director; no fireworks

United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois Gregory K. Harris
Local
1 year ago
U.S. Attorney for Central Illinois, Gregory Harris, announces retirement

During his tenure, Gregory Harris prosecuted high-profile cases involving civil rights violations, political corruption, investment fraud, and human trafficking, securing convictions and life sentences in several landmark cases.

History
1 year ago
Sheila’s dad and President Carter

IL Democratic Party icon backed Kennedy in ’80

Local
1 year ago
City of Springfield releases proposed FY26 budget

The budge focuses on key community priorities, including citizen safety, infrastructure improvement, economic development, and enhanced Public Works services.

St. John's Hospital
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
HSHS St. John’s Hospital implements visitor restrictions

Only two visitors are allowed per patient at a time, and visitors must be 18 or older.

IL State News
1 year ago
McCombie’s trip to Israel

House leader draws parallel to Illinois gun debate

Jimmy Carter gives his acceptance speech after accepting the Democratic nomination for president on the convention floor, July 15, 1976, at New York's Madison Square Garden. (AP Photo, File)
History
1 year ago
Remembering Jimmy Carter

Ex-lawmaker: The governor slept on a friend’s couch

2025
Local
1 year ago
NEW YEAR’S WEEK WEATHER: After a rainy start, expect drier conditions by New Year’s Eve

Rain should clear out in time for the First Night fireworks on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in downtown Springfield.

Mega Millions ticket
National
1 year ago
Friday’s Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, one of the game’s top jackpots

Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot will potentially be the fifth largest in the game’s history.