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Local
1 year ago
The future of the Illinois State Fair

The fair contributes millions of dollars to the area economy each year

Local
1 year ago
Ceremony remembering Desert Storm victory

Dignitaries including the director of the Illinois Dept of Veterans Affairs took part in […]

Local
1 year ago
Sheriff releases video showing staff’s resuscitation efforts on unresponsive inmate

“The released video confirms that all appropriate actions were taken by correctional staff.” – Sheriff Paula Crouch

John Lord
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield man found guilty of sexually assaulting 6-year-old

The girl was six years old at the time of the investigation.

Business
1 year ago
Wanted: engineers. Also wanted: state incentives

Trade group unveils 2025 agenda

Getman
Crime
1 year ago
New York duo arrested in Springfield for attempted murder plot targeting woman’s father

Emily E. Getman, 21, and Dylan A. Romer, 29, were taken into custody near Sangamon Avenue and Dirksen Parkway.

Road work signs
Local
1 year ago
Bridge work begins north of Springfield, first step in I-55 expansion

The project is the first step in a long-term effort to expand I-55 to six lanes through Springfield.

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Local
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Sunny and cooler

Cooler for Saturday and Sunday

Jackie Joyner-Kersee at the Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward Conference
Local
1 year ago
Six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee speaks at IDOT’s Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward Conference

Joyner-Kersee emphasized that every goal has its challenges, but to never lose sight of the goal.

Sean Grayson
Crime
1 year ago
Sean Grayson seeking change of location for trial

Illinois law allows a defendant to request a location change if there is a level of prejudice among the county’s inhabitants that prevents a fair trial.