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Local
1 year ago
Coroner identifies man killed in South 8th Street fire

Preliminary autopsy results indicate the cause of death was smoke inhalation.

Thermometer in snow - temp around 0 degrees
Local
1 year ago
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY EXTENDED: Wind chills to 15 below

Cold Weather Advisory in effect through 6 a.m. Wednesday. Wind chills of 15 below possible.

Black and white of Lei Yixin's granite statue “The Stone of Hope”, part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. a national memorial located in West Potomac Park.
History
1 year ago
Springfield honors Martin Luther King Jr with day of reflection, service, and art

On Monday, Springfield will honor King’s enduring legacy with a series of events including a breakfast at the Crowne Plaza and readings of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech at the ALPLM.

Crime
1 year ago
One man dead after fire in Springfield

The death is currently under investigation.

Local
1 year ago
Scholarship Opportunity For High School Seniors

The deadline to apply is March 14.

Cardinals Caravan
Weekend Rundown
1 year ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: Looking for something to do this weekend in Springfield?

See more fun things to do in Springfield on the Capitol City Now events calendar.

The northern facade of the Department of Justice building in the Nations capital .
Local
1 year ago
Justice Department strikes agreement and resolves investigation into Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office

The agreement includes training on non-discriminatory policing and interactions with people with behavioral health disabilities. It also requires a mobile crisis team program with trained behavioral health staff to respond to urgent needs.

Law enforcement vehicles outside of Monster Pawn on MacArthur Blvd. on July 23, 2024
Crime
1 year ago
Monster Pawn shops at center of alleged retail crime operation

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul alleged the Pierces and their employees knowingly bought items like televisions, tools, and video game equipment still in original packaging, often stolen from retailers.

Local
1 year ago
Round 2 of Springfield City Budget Hearings

Springfield, IL (Capitol City Now) It was the second night this week for hearings […]