Bishop Thomas John Paprocki meets Pope Francis in 2019
Local
7 months ago
Springfield’s Bishop Thomas John Paprocki: Pope Francis was a “witness of love”

Bishop Paprocki said Pope Francis taught us that “amongst all the trials, fear, uncertainty, stresses, violence, ad hatred in this world, we must always turn to God.”

Pope Francis
Local
7 months ago
Pope Francis has died at 88

Pontiff ill most of 2025

Emergency vehicles on scene of a small plane crash near Trilla in Coles County on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (WAND photo)
IL State News
7 months ago
Small plane crash in Illinois kills all 4 on board

UPDATE: All victims are from Menomonie, Wis.

Local
7 months ago
33rd annual Earth Fair

Saturday, April 26th

Local
7 months ago
April is alcohol awareness month

Get informed about the dangers of alcohol use.

Indiana Statehouse
IL State News
7 months ago
Indiana takes a first — and long — shot at acquiring parts of Illinois

Indiana’s Legislature this week gave final approval to a bill that would create the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission.

Candace Trees, a 71-year-old retiree from Springfield, speaks about the challenges of applying for Social Security benefits Thursday, April 10, at the Illinois state capitol. Trees described the current process as “frustrating.” Photo via April 10 Facebook live stream, AARP Illinois.
IL State News
7 months ago
Social Security rescinding its plan to end phone-based filing called a win for Illinois seniors

AARP urges Illinois lawmakers to enact policies to strengthen Social Security services.

Stormy sky
Local
7 months ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Storms likely

It’s shaping up to be a stormy and wet weekend.

Weekend Rundown with Lynch
Weekend Rundown
7 months ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: Check out Lynch’s top pick for things to do in Springfield this weekend!

Things to do in Springfield this weekend: See Lynch’s pick and more!

U of I
Education
7 months ago
International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home?

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of the top three public institutions for international students.