Crime
7 months ago
Taylorville man sentenced for sexual abuse and child pornography

Nicholas A. Millman, 23, was arrested in February 2024 following an extensive investigation.

Sangamon County Complex
Local
8 months ago
Sangamon County Mental Health Commission to hold first meeting Wednesday

The commission was established to assess the need for mental health services in the community and explore the potential benefits of a 708 Mental Health Board.

Crime
8 months ago
Pana police investigating social media post involving high school restroom incident

Pana police report information and evidence was gathered on Saturday, leading to the launch of multiple investigations.

Charlie and Oliver
Pet of the Week
8 months ago
Meet Charlie & Oliver – Meow Mobile’s Cats of the Week

These gorgeous, super-sized, and super sweet boys are both around 2 years old and were owner-surrendered together on March 27 due to no fault of the cats.

Soybeans planted in cereal rye cover crop. Planting cover crops can reduce soil erosion, break up compacted soil, provide a habitat for beneficial insects and wildlife, and prevent latent fertilizer from leaching into rivers and streams. (Photo by Jennifer Jones, Illinois Extension)
Agriculture
8 months ago
Illinois governor moves to slash cover crop funds despite rising demand

Farmers and environmental advocates warn conservation efforts could stall without it.

Crime
8 months ago
Woman sentenced for falsifying documents to obtain a concealed carry license

Henderson pleaded guilty to unlawful violation of the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, as well as forgery.

Camp Butler Vietnam veterans ceremony
Local
8 months ago
Vietnam veterans honored and remembered at Camp Butler ceremony

3845 Vietnam veterans are now interred at Camp Butler

Education
8 months ago
Survey says: Public education has much support in state

IEA prez: 80 pct of districts still underfunded

American Lynching Panelists for the Citizens Club of Springfield
Local
8 months ago
American lynching: from Chicago to New Orleans

The Citizen’s Club meeting discussed the origins of slavery and when slavery became a matter of race, the 1908 Race Riot, and education.

Crime
8 months ago
Wyndham declared unsafe for occupancy after vandalism, flooding

State Rep. Joyce Mason was staying at the Wyndham at the time and heard water pouring down the elevator shafts.