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Sangamon and Menard County Crime Stoppers say these six suspects are wanted for various offenses.
Crime
1 month ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed finding suspects wanted for various crimes

These subjects are wanted on active warrants for a variety of offenses, including felony theft, drug-related crimes, DUI, and other serious offenses.

The St. Patrick's Day parade in Springfield gives a check for $10,000 in proceeds to the Downtown Springfield Heritage Foundation, who is in turn giving the money to the new "My Heart's Downtown" initiative.
Local
1 month ago
From shamrocks to hearts: Where proceeds from the St. Patrick’s Day parade are going this year

“My Heart’s Downtown” says their efforts are already working.

Orange warning triangle on the road shoulder with a blurred white car and person in the background.
Local
1 month ago
TIM Track will simulate roadway conditions to train police, IDOT

TIM stands for Traffic Incident Management.

A laundry room in a home.
Plumbing Expert
1 month ago
How to make a laundry room a more functional space

Homeowners can consider these tips to make laundry rooms more functional spaces.

Vehicle maintenance must be a priority before road trippers hit the highways and backroads.
Automotive Repair Expert
1 month ago
A guide to road trip vehicle maintenance

Follow these road trip maintenance checks to ensure that a vehicle is road-ready.

A “Credit Card Chaos” ad appears on a drivable billboard a few blocks from the Illinois Capitol during the legislature’s final stretch. The Illinois law that it targets suffered a pair of setbacks this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
1 month ago
Illinois’ ‘swipe fee’ law on the brink after another delay, adverse court ruling

Banks get upper hand in yearslong fight after federal rule changes, court interpretation.

Most public school students in Illinois will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones in school next year under legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker says he intends to sign. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
1 month ago
Cell-phone ban, loosening foreign language requirements among education bills to pass

Lawmakers expand in-state tuition, amend child care licensing.

Mike Zimmers, who passed away in 2022.
Local
1 month ago
Springfield alternative education program to be renamed after Zimmers

It was announced that when the Douglas Alternative Program moves to Lawrence, it will be renamed the “J. Michael Zimmers Academy.”

A data center is planned for the Christian County area.
Local
1 month ago
Christian County residents seek answers on 1,000 megawatt data center project

Developers estimate the project would bring 500 permanent jobs and generate $85 million in tax revenue.

This massive video board is being installed at University of Illinois' Memorial Stadium.
IL State News
1 month ago
Alumni continue to push back against Gies Memorial Stadium renaming

“The University of Illinois dedicated their proposed stadium as a memorial to the soldiers, sailors and marines of the state of Illinois,” Reick said.

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