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Lincoln Park sign
Local
2 years ago
Sangamon County parks to receive $600,000 upgrades with state grants

Lincoln Park in Springfield and Colburn Park in Loami thanks to $600,000 OSLAD grants.

Bodycam image from Sept. 4 shooting
Local
2 years ago
Springfield police release bodycam footage of September shooting; no charges filed

The narrated video of the Sept. 4 officer-involved shooting was made public in an effort to promote transparency, according to Springfield police.

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Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Why Focus Essentials is the solution for holiday stress and mental well-being

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Illinois State Board of Education member James Anderson, left, listens to a presentation about budget challenges for PreK-12 education along with board members Laura Gonzalez and Patricia Nugent. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
2 years ago
Budget pressures could impact K-12 funding in Illinois

State Board of Education gets briefing on fiscal landscape ahead.

Local
2 years ago
Springfield’s newest fire station

Open house Saturday, 11th and Ash

deer
Local
2 years ago
Illinois hunters bag more deer this year than 2023

Illinois hunters hit their mark during the 2024 firearm deer season.

Road closed sign
Local
2 years ago
ROAD CLOSURE: Archer Elevator Road

A portion of Archer Elevator Road will be closed starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday.

Robert E. Crimo III, arrives before Judge Victoria A. Rossetti during a case management and ruling on motions at the Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan, Ill., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
Crime
2 years ago
Man charged with mass shooting at Illinois parade loses bid to bar his statements at trial

Attorneys for Robert Crimo III claimed he was denied his right to see a lawyer during a police interview. But a judge says video clearly shows Crimo waiving his right to remain silent and declining to meet a lawyer.

Local
2 years ago
Unclaimed no more

Burial with military honors at Camp Butler

Local
2 years ago
The man with two jobs

Aldermen continue to press corporation counsel