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Local
2 years ago
Fire Station #13 opens with Thursday ribbon cutting

There will be an open house on Saturday from 9am until noon. The public is invited.

Crime Stoppers
Crime
2 years ago
Crime of the Week: Burglary at Lucy’s Place

Two men stole over $13,000 in cash and caused over $3,000 worth of damage.

Pritzker signs work bill
Business
2 years ago
Under new law, Illinois employers can’t force workers to sit through anti-union meetings

Pritzker signs ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ at organized labor convention.

Bodycam video - Sonya Massey on porch with deputy
Local
2 years ago
Sonya Massey made multiple 911 calls for mental health crises in days before police shot her at home

Family members have said that Massey struggled with mental health issues and had undergone treatment.

Microscope
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
UIS to offer four new medical laboratory science certificates to meet local health care needs

The certificates include clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology and medical microbiology.

Local
2 years ago
Rep. Budzinski reacts to calls for Sheriff Campbell to step down

“I think there are more questions to be answered.”

Prison bars
Crime
2 years ago
Springfield man sentenced to more than 11 years in prison

The court determined, based on his spotty employment history, the sale of illicit substances is how Robinson supported himself.

History
2 years ago
Illinois State Museum to close for three months for plumbing project

During the closure, museum staff will hit the road with community programming and exhibits.

Black Lives Matter sign
Local
2 years ago
“All lives matter”? Don’t say it

Also: First Gentleman battles cancer

Sharpton, Crump & Massey family
Local
2 years ago
Rev. Sharpton pushes for Sonya Massey law in Illinois

“A bad cop is a bad cop” – Rev. Al Sharpton