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Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Local
1 year ago
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to get federal money

The money will be used toward runway work

State Farm logo
Business
1 year ago
State Farm plans insurance hike for Illinois homeowners; Gov Pritzker responds

Pritzker: Illinois homeowners are paying for claims made in other states

Ryan Croke, First Assistant Deputy Governor for Health and Human Services, speaks at a news conference in Springfield.
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
State blames Trump admin for measles outbreak as southern IL outbreak declared over

State official says there wouldn’t be measles cases if loads of misinformation weren’t spread about vaccines and their effectiveness

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
DO NOT DRINK water advisory in Mattoon

People are urged to continue to use bottled water until further notice.

Copper
Local
1 year ago
City Council to consider regulations on ‘secondhand dealers’ amid copper thefts

“Secondhand dealers” regulations may end up cutting down on things like theft of copper, then exchanging for money

Farm
1 year ago
‘Technical glitch’ means farmers’ market coupons for seniors are no good — for the moment

It’s not yet known when the glitch may be fixed and the coupons can be used again

Springfield Police Chief Joseph Behl
Local
1 year ago
A conversation with new Springfield Police Chief Joseph Behl

Joe Behl says he’s ready to hit the ground running, supporting both the public and his own officers

Scam Alert
Local
1 year ago
Helping Hands of Springfield warn of scams impersonating its workers

No cold calling asking for personal information or donations, says Helping Hands

Sangamon/Menard Area Regional Transit logo
Local
1 year ago
Rural mass transit continues increased usage in Sangamon County

“SMART” says it’s growing, and wants to continue to do so

This woman is wanted in a theft and forgery investigation
Crime
1 year ago
Crime of the Week: Help wanted identifying theft, forgery suspect

Woman used fake passport to withdraw $7,000 from a bank account