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Bishop Thomas John Paprocki meets Pope Francis in 2019
Local
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.”

Pope Francis
Local
12 months ago
Pope Francis has died at 88

Pontiff ill most of 2025

Local
12 months ago
33rd annual Earth Fair

Saturday, April 26th

Local
12 months ago
April is alcohol awareness month

Get informed about the dangers of alcohol use.

Stormy sky
Local
12 months ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Storms likely

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

Weekend Rundown with Lynch
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.

Congresswoman Budzinski
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.

Wm. Van's Cafe
Food Scene
12 months ago
UPDATED: Wm. Van’s Cafe will not be changing ownership

A popular cafe in Springfield is changing hands and getting a new name rooted in Springfield’s history.

Crime of the Week
Crime
12 months ago
Crime of the Week: Break-in at Long John Silver’s

The break-in occurred around 1 a.m. on April 6.