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Southeast High School
Crime
2 years ago
One of two teens charged in shooting death of Keyon Day pleads not guilty

From our news partners at WAND TV: Police said he fired the shots that killed Day using a stolen firearm from a stolen vehicle driven by a 15-year-old.

Sen. Peters
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Illinois Senate passes Healthcare Protection Act, sends top priority back to House

A bipartisan group of Illinois senators passed the massive Healthcare Protection Act Thursday night. The legislation, a top priority for Gov. JB Pritzker, could curb predatory insurance practices and protect consumers.

Farmer fertilizing field
Agriculture
2 years ago
$14.8 million awarded by USDA for new fertilizer facility in Springfield

Sul4r Plus LLC has been awarded a $14.8 million grant to fund the construction and equipping of a new fertilizer facility in Springfield, Illinois.

Local
2 years ago
Five-year-old child struck by train in Springfield

Springfield police confirm a five-year-old child was struck by a train at South Grand Avenue and 3rd Street.  The child was taken to the hospital and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.  

Local
2 years ago
Raise possible for the disabled

Dignity in Pay Act

Agriculture
2 years ago
Official state mushroom

Calvatia Gigantea

Seatbelt
Local
2 years ago
SPD stepping up seat belt enforcement for Memorial Day weekend

Springfield police announced Thursday they are stepping up seat belt enforcement through Memorial Day weekend. 

Col. Strahle
Local
2 years ago
Strahle to assume command at 183rd Illinois Air National Guard Wing

Col. Shawn Strahle of Chatham will assume command on June 3 from Col. Robert Gellner of Sherman. 

Pillsbury plant demolition
Local
2 years ago
Moving Pillsbury Forward gets funding to clean up remaining hazards

Moving Pillsbury Forward announced Thursday the project has been awarded the full $2,652,300 it applied for through the EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant Program.

Mike Hermann
Sports
2 years ago
UIS names Hermann new director of athletics

Communication, building relationships, and developing a roadmap are all in the game plan for the new director of athletics at UIS.