Crime
9 months ago
Governor signs Karina’s Law, meant to protect victims of domestic violence

Karina’s husband had a gun despite order of protection

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, right, speaks, Oct. 21, 2020, during a news conference in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
IL State News
9 months ago
Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence

The Republican president signed the pardon on Monday, calling the Democratic former governor “a very fine person.”

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Crime
9 months ago
Springfield man sentenced to 10 years for drug, firearms charges

Johnnell Smith was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for possessing heroin with intent to distribute and for possessing a firearm in while committing a drug crime.

Abraham Lincoln statue
History
9 months ago
Interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln

As we celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday this week, here are some interesting facts about our 16th president.

Pet of the Week
9 months ago
Meet Magic – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Magic is a sweet ginger and white boy, around 13 months old.

Meechi - Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
9 months ago
Meet Meechi – Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Meechi is one of longest residents in the shelter. He was with brought in as a confiscation in August.

Snow on branches
Local
9 months ago
WORKWEEK FORECAST: Snow on the way

Snow and colder temps in the forecast for the workweek.

WDBR Top 5
Music 103.7 WDBR
9 months ago
WDBR TOP 5: This week’s hottest hits in the Capital City

Bruno Mars and Rosé dominate again this week on the WDBR Top 5.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, claps as Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk prepares to depart after speaking at a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, on Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
National
9 months ago
Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing sensitive US Treasury Department material

U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer issued the preliminary injunction after 19 Democratic attorneys general, including Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, sued President Donald Trump.