Emancipation Proclamation
History
2 years ago
Emancipation Proclamation will be on display in honor of Juneteenth and Independence Day

The Emancipation Proclamation, signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1862, shifted the war’s focus from just preserving the Union to also abolishing slavery.

Local
2 years ago
Retired Springfield fire chief passes

J. D. Knox served 31 years, including as chief 1997-2001

Woman receiving mammogram
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Springfield cancer educator says progress is being made

Illinois is projected to see over 78,000 new cancer diagnoses in the state this year, according to the American Cancer Society.

Gambling
Business
2 years ago
ANALYSIS: Democrats tap gaming cash cow to help fill state budget gap

Taxes to increase on sports betting, video gambling

Local
2 years ago
Judge blocks law that would have banned newly slated candidates from ballot

Banning post-primary slating in middle of election cycle unconstitutional, judge says

Local
2 years ago
Guv signs budget, then defends it

Easy to suggest cuts, hard to name them

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Why second hand shopping and thrifting is trending upward

If the notion of looking through your neighbor’s castoffs doesn’t immediately appeal to you, consider another reason to re-think thrifting: Sustainability.

Local
2 years ago
Wave of arson attacks is Crime of the Week

Prior to this latest incident there had been 3 other set fires at this address since the evening of March 21st.  

Police lights
Local
2 years ago
Go-cart crash kills 14-year-old

Nicholas Debrun, Morrisonville

Local
2 years ago
Trafficking: A dad’s story

Council unanimously OKs massage parlor regulations