Wild birds
Local
11 months ago
Bird flu outbreak raises concerns in Illinois after waterfowl deaths

Residents are being urged to avoid handling or attempting to capture sick or dead birds.

Father Andy with his beloved dog, Oliver and Nettie Pinell with her daughter, Abigail
Local
11 months ago
Gift of kidney to bring hope to Springfield Episcopalian priest, but donations needed to cover costs

Father Andy Hook is receiving the incredible gift of a kidney from Nettie Pinell, but they still need help covering the expenses.

Angel Reese playing for Chicago Sky
Sports
11 months ago
Women’s sports have arrived, except for facilities

Bill for equity for Sky, Stars

Santa and his sleigh passing in front of the moon
Lifestyle
11 months ago
Track Santa live: follow his magical Christmas Eve journey with NORAD

Thanks to NORAD, follow Santa’s journey on Christmas Eve as he makes his way around the globe and stops here in Central Illinois to drop off presents.

Local
11 months ago
Holiday lights recycling at the city of Springfield

Locations will accept holiday lights until Jan. 3.

Officer Lamar Moore at the toy drive
Local
11 months ago
Doit from the heart 6th annual toy drive

Over 1,000 children received gifts at this year’s Doit From the Heart Toy Drive.

Lillian - APL Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
11 months ago
Meet Lillian – APL Cat of the Week

Lillian has tested positive for feline leukemia, which means her life expectancy is shorter than most cats. But don’t let that deter you as she is available for our permanent foster program where you provide the loving home, and we provide her medical care.

Lincoln Park sign
Local
11 months ago
Sangamon County parks to receive $600,000 upgrades with state grants

Lincoln Park in Springfield and Colburn Park in Loami thanks to $600,000 OSLAD grants.

Bodycam image from Sept. 4 shooting
Local
11 months ago
Springfield police release bodycam footage of September shooting; no charges filed

The narrated video of the Sept. 4 officer-involved shooting was made public in an effort to promote transparency, according to Springfield police.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
National
11 months ago
Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they’re hoping to work with him

A handful of prominent Democratic governors are quickly adjusting their approach to President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office, hoping to avoid antagonizing him to ensure they’ll have a working relationship with his new administration.