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12 months ago

Macoupin County state’s attorney employee charged with stealing from drug forfeiture fund

Walker allegedly transferred money from the office’s drug asset forfeiture account into her personal checking account.

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki meets Pope Francis in 2019

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12 months ago

Springfield’s Bishop Thomas John Paprocki: Pope Francis was a “witness of love”

Bishop Paprocki said Pope Francis taught us that “amongst all the trials, fear, uncertainty, stresses, violence, ad hatred in this world, we must always turn to God.”

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12 months ago

Pope Francis has died at 88

Pontiff ill most of 2025

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12 months ago

33rd annual Earth Fair

Saturday, April 26th

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12 months ago

April is alcohol awareness month

Get informed about the dangers of alcohol use.

Local

12 months ago

WEEKEND WEATHER: Storms likely

It’s shaping up to be a stormy and wet weekend.

Weekend Rundown

12 months ago

WEEKEND RUNDOWN: Check out Lynch’s top pick for things to do in Springfield this weekend!

Things to do in Springfield this weekend: See Lynch’s pick and more!

Local

12 months ago

City of Springfield to host open houses to connect with community

Each open house will focus on a different department and offer resources for the community.

Local

12 months ago

Budzinski hears from residents at Chatham town hall meeting

Budzinski pledged to fight cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and veterans’ benefits. She said many towns in her district depend on these programs, with some seeing 60% to 70% of residents relying on Medicaid.