Capitol
Local
1 year ago
Nearly 300 new Illinois laws take effect in 2025

They include digital driver’s licenses, salary transparency and health insurance changes.

Union members rally at the Illinois Capitol in November to call for pension reform.
Local
1 year ago
State lawmakers consider Tier 2 pension changes as new session approaches

Public employee unions seeking changes to Tier 2 retirement system.

Illinois State Museum
History
1 year ago
Jenn Edginton named director of Illinois State Museum

After serving as interim director since 2023, Jenn Edginton has officially been named director of the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.

Phillip Jensen
Crime
1 year ago
Rochester dentist sentenced to 15 years for fentanyl theft and harming patients

Starting in December 2019, Phillip Jensen stole fentanyl by siphoning at least half of the drug from single-use vials, replacing it with saline, and resealing the vials. The theft left patients with inadequate pain management during surgery.

Wild birds
Local
1 year ago
Bird flu outbreak raises concerns in Illinois after waterfowl deaths

Residents are being urged to avoid handling or attempting to capture sick or dead birds.

Father Andy with his beloved dog, Oliver and Nettie Pinell with her daughter, Abigail
Local
1 year ago
Gift of kidney to bring hope to Springfield Episcopalian priest, but donations needed to cover costs

Father Andy Hook is receiving the incredible gift of a kidney from Nettie Pinell, but they still need help covering the expenses.

Local
1 year ago
Holiday lights recycling at the city of Springfield

Locations will accept holiday lights until Jan. 3.

Officer Lamar Moore at the toy drive
Local
1 year ago
Doit from the heart 6th annual toy drive

Over 1,000 children received gifts at this year’s Doit From the Heart Toy Drive.

Lincoln Park sign
Local
1 year ago
Sangamon County parks to receive $600,000 upgrades with state grants

Lincoln Park in Springfield and Colburn Park in Loami thanks to $600,000 OSLAD grants.

Bodycam image from Sept. 4 shooting
Local
1 year ago
Springfield police release bodycam footage of September shooting; no charges filed

The narrated video of the Sept. 4 officer-involved shooting was made public in an effort to promote transparency, according to Springfield police.