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prom dresses on rack
Local
1 year ago
Springfield nonprofit helps hundreds of girls attend prom with free dress giveaway

The organization realized some girls weren’t going to prom because a dress was financially out of reach.

Radar
Local
1 year ago
SEVERE WEATHER: Wind Advisory & Red Flag Warning in effect

Strong winds and dry conditions are expected across the region today.

IL State News
1 year ago
Local reps want tighter state laws on the undocumented

No free health care, no state prison time

Michael Egan, seen in bodycam footage from the Springfield Police Department, is questioned at the crash scene by an Illinois State Police trooper.
Crime
1 year ago
Egan case means an earful for Springfield city council

Distrust of police rises as four cops are disciplined for mishandling scene of suspected DUI

Local
1 year ago
Unions address pay inequities for home care providers

The bills minimum wage increases from $18 to $20.

School Board - Candidate Spotlight
Education
1 year ago
Candidate Spotlight: Tony Mares and Kristin Barnett vie for District 186 School Board seat

Both candidates have identified major challenges facing the district, including teacher shortages, student attendance, and literacy rates.

WANTAGH, NY - AUG 30: Brad Paisley performs in concert at Northwell Health at Jones Beach on August 30, 2019 in Wantagh, New York.
Entertainment
1 year ago
Brad Paisley to play Illinois State Fair in August

Paisley last played the Illinois State Fair in 2017.

Springfield Police squad
Local
1 year ago
Man dead after jumping into Sangamon River following possible domestic violence incident

Springfield Police responded to a possible domestic violence incident around noon Monday in the 4000 block of Sand Hill Road.

Education
1 year ago
Book by UI prof explores literature of the Depression

“Grapes of Wrath” is only the beginning

sunny
Local
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Sunny start to the week

Expect a mild and sunny start to the week with highs in the 60s and 70s on Monday and Tuesday.