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Local
2 years ago
Illinois Democrats brace for second Trump administration amid return to Springfield

Leaders ponder options ahead of Jan. 20 inauguration.

Local
2 years ago
Empower All Abilities Conference

This year’s keynote speaker was Jordan Toma. The national motivational speaker, youth advocate, entrepreneur, and author, shared his story of perseverance with attendees.

Sangamon County Complex
Local
2 years ago
Department of Justice investigates possible discrimination in Sangamon County

The DOJ requested training materials, hiring practices, use-of-force data, records on the Massey case, and policies on mental health crises and discrimination.

Crime
2 years ago
Springfield man jailed after carjacking ends in crash on North Grand Ave.

SPD reports the incident started with a man being robbed at gunpoint on N. 7th St.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Illinois medical debt relief program erases $72M of debt thus far

The pilot program aims to eliminate $1B of medical debt for Illinoisans.

SIU School of Medicine
Business
2 years ago
SIU School of Medicine generates $1 billion economic impact in Illinois, supports 5,500 Jobs

The SIU System as a whole, delivers an economic impact of just under $4 billion.

Local
2 years ago
Protect us from our president?

“Governors Safeguarding Democracy”

Springfield Police Department shield
Crime
2 years ago
Two teens arrested in Springfield traffic stop, found with loaded firearms and stolen gun

Two teens were arrested in Springfield after a traffic stop led to the discovery of two loaded firearms, including one reported stolen.

Protestor at rally holds sign saying "No Teacher is Tier 2"
Local
2 years ago
Tier Two too small, they say

Those hired since 2011 get less of a benefit