Local
2 years ago
Sheriff: Traffic enforcement stepped up over July 4th holiday

Prevent friends and family members from driving under the influence.

Road closed sign
Local
2 years ago
Street closure: 2nd Street between Capitol Avenue and Jackson Street

The closure is scheduled to begin Tuesday, weather permitting.

Local
2 years ago
… everywhere a sign …

Despite Williams’ complaints, campaign signs five months before the election are OK

Local
2 years ago
Mendoza: Budget “responsible”

Comptroller faced blowback from Pritzker admin for “across the board cuts” remark

Centennial Park hill
Local
2 years ago
Hot temperatures expected throughout the week

Heat index expected to reach 100 Monday

Cicada striptease
Local
2 years ago
Cicada superfans include NYC chef who came to Illinois to collect the bugs

Periodical cicadas are strange, with eccentricities that include super-strong urine flow and a zombie fungus infection. But their superfans are unusual, too, or at least highly passionate.

Local
2 years ago
Dawson man found dead in structure fire

A 63-year-old man from Dawson was pronounced dead after being found in a structure fire on Walnut Street, according to Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon.

Local
2 years ago
30th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Unity Parade Saturday morning, Comer Cox Celebration Saturday and Sunday.

Humphrey's Market
Food Scene
2 years ago
Neighborhood grocer has been a cherished part of Springfield community for over 90 years

What began as a modest home with a storefront on Springfield’s east side in the 1930s has grown to span nearly a full city block at South 15th Street and East Laurel Street.  

Local
2 years ago
Six years, $41.43B in road work

IDOT’s multi-year plan