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The Scheel's Sports Done, from June, 2025

4 weeks ago

New SCHEELS Sports Park set to host soft opening next weekend

If you are eager to see inside of the dome at the new SCHEELS Sports Park, your chance is coming soon to take a step inside for some fun.

Local

4 weeks ago

AI error blamed for post wrongly reporting injured Springfield firefighters

Artificial intelligence and irresponsible social media posts don’t mix.

Local

4 weeks ago

Doug Brown to retire from CWLP, takes new job

Brown is leaving the city to take a job with a state agency.

WYMG's "Classic Rock-a-Thon" for "Christmas Wish" is Friday, December 5.

Local

4 weeks ago

Make a wish: ‘Rock-a-Thon’ Friday kicks off WYMG’s ‘Christmas Wish’ campaign

Money raised helps grant the “wishes” of those nominated.

IL State News

4 weeks ago

Giannoulias: Fed’s new real ID fee is ‘burdensome’ to travelers

A 45 fee will be imposed on travelers without a Real ID starting in February.

Can you help identify this man who allegedly caused damage to Humphrey's Market?

Crime

4 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying who did damage to local market

More than $4,000 in damage was caused to Humphrey’s Market.

Members of the public and members of the Massey Commission discussed some of the commission's recommendations Monday night in small groups.

Local

4 weeks ago

Massey Commission final report released. Find the report here

The report will be discussed with the Sangamon County Board next week.

The downtown Springfield Christmas tree was officially illuminated Wednesday night.

Local

4 weeks ago

This tree is lit: Downtown Christmas tree is on for the holidays

There are more lights on this year’s tree.

The University of Illinois Springfield unveils jerseys for the new women's flag football program, that will start in 2027.

Sports

4 weeks ago

Women’s flag football coming to UIS

The first season will be in 2027.

Local

4 weeks ago

Alderman explains demolition vote

Alderman Ralph Hanauer states why they chose the pricier option for the contractor to assist in demolition.

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IL State News

11 hours ago

Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

Governors typically control states’ National Guardsmen, and Trump had deployed troops to all three cities against the wishes of state and local Democratic leaders. He said it was necessary as part of a broader crackdown on immigration, crime and protests.