Val Yazell
Business
11 months ago
Springfield planning and economic development director to retire

“Serving the City of Springfield has been one of the greatest honors of my career.” – Val Yazell

Frank Lesko sworn in as Sangamon County Recorder
Local
11 months ago
Frank Lesko sworn in Monday and plans to hold both positions until election process is complete

Lesko said he will not be collecting any salary or benefits from Sangamon County if he is required to continue both positions based on decisions beyond his control.

Bodycam video - Sonya Massey on porch with deputy
Crime
11 months ago
Judge to decide conditions for Sean Grayson’s pretrial release on Friday

A judge set Friday as the hearing date to decide least restrictive conditions of release.

Advent calendar in windows of the Farmers State Bank and Trust Company
Local
11 months ago
World’s tallest Advent calendar returns to Jacksonville

The tradition was inspired by a similar display in Uelzen, Germany.

Snow on leaves
Local
11 months ago
WORK WEEK WEATHER: Snow possible to start the week

High temps will be below freezing until Wednesday, when we are expected to hit a high of 44 degrees.

seized cocaine stacks
Crime
11 months ago
$40M worth of cocaine seized in drug bust on Illinois interstate

Suspicious behavior led to a search of the truck, revealing 1,146 pounds of cocaine hidden inside. 

Local
11 months ago
PHOTOS & VIDEO | Downtown Springfield holiday tree lighting

Enjoy a holiday stroll and downtown shopping with Holiday Walks – Wednesdays and Saturdays through Dec. 21.

Sports
11 months ago
Chicago Bears could find working with interim coach Thomas Brown different than with Matt Eberflus

Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown has been key in Williams’ improvement and now Brown is the interim head coach besides being the play caller.

deer
Local
11 months ago
Illinois hunters see increase in deer harvest during first weekend of firearm season

358 deer were harvested in Sangamon County during the first weekend of firearm deer season.

Local
11 months ago
Cram the Cruiser food drive

Canned food and other non-perishable food items are being collected and will be given to local food banks in time for Christmas.