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Crime
6 months ago
Man arrested after alleged robbery of credit union branch

Suspect allegedly made two attempts to rob the bank branch

Scheels Sports Park Map
Local
6 months ago
Scheels Sports Park construction update

The dome and a few outdoor fields are set to be completed by this fall. The full facility is scheduled to open in the spring of 2026.

Local
6 months ago
Congresswoman says FEMA has approved money for 2023 derecho recovery

Springfield to receive more than $1.3 million

Springfield Police Chief Joseph Behl
Local
6 months ago
Joe Behl could be Springfield’s next police chief

Mayor’s choice pushes workforce wellness

UIS athlete Madelyn Miller
Sports
6 months ago
UIS’ Miller qualifies for NCAA DII Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Miller will compete in Colorado later this month

Retirement
Local
6 months ago
Report: Springfield tops in Illinois for retirees

A fifth of the city’s residents are 65 or older, and good median home prices, are among the factors

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Local
6 months ago
CWLP lead service line replacement work continues

Residents will receive notices about work to be done

IL State News
6 months ago
Cheers for the Second Amendment

Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day

A crowd gathers at the Illinois Capitol in February to urge state lawmakers to continue to support pro-immigrant policies, including Illinois’ programs for noncitizen health care. Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration has proposed cutting one of the programs. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
IL State News
6 months ago
State on track to end health coverage program for immigrant adults

State-run program set to end July 1 while Congress considers wider Medicaid cuts