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West side of YNOT building after tragic crash on April 29, 2025.
Local
11 months ago
4 children remain hospitalized from Chatham crash

Two children injured in the tragic crash at YNOT in Chatham Monday have been released from the hospital.

Local
11 months ago
CWLP chief takes umbrage at Ald. Williams’ remarks

Williams suggests Brown ignores public, pays too little attention to his job

Ball Chatham Schools logo on a district building
Local
12 months ago
Ball-Chatham schools keep e-learning in place through Thursday as community mourns

Chatham schools offer support in wake of tragic crash at YNOT that killed four students.

West side of YNOT building after tragic crash on April 29, 2025.
Local
12 months ago
4 girls killed in tragic crash at YNOT in Chatham identified: Driver not in custody

The victims have been identified as Ainsley Johnson, 8, of Chatham; Rylee Britton, 18, of Springfield; Kathryn Corley, 7, of Chatham; and Alma Buhnerkempe, 7, of Chatham.

Police and fire on the scene at YNOT in Chatham
Crime
12 months ago
Coroner identifies girls killed in tragic crash at YNOT in Chatham

Illinois State Police reported the four girls who died were ages seven, seven, eight, and eighteen.

Peter Cadigan and Peggy Finley appear in court
Crime
12 months ago
Possible trial date set for EMS workers accused of killing patient

Peter Cadigan and Peggy Finley are charged with first degree murder for the death of Earl Moore Jr.

Illinois State Fair
Local
12 months ago
Get a taste of the Illinois State Fair on Tuesday- including a Vose Korndog!

In the mood for some fair food? Get your korndog and lemon shake-up on Tuesday.

IL State News
12 months ago
IL AFL-CIO commemorates Workers’ Memorial Day

Bill would keep today’s regulations even if feds roll them back

Weapons seized by SPD
Crime
12 months ago
ShotSpotter alerts lead to Springfield man’s arrest on weapons charges

ShotSpotter alerts came from Bluebird Court and Taylor Avenue.

Heavy rain on car
Local
12 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Warm start to what will become a stormy week

Chance for rain and storms starting Tuesday.