Local
12 months ago
State-funded electric vehicle chargers open in Joliet, thousands more to come 

Growth of chargers lags rate of EV adoption; overall EV registrations slow in 2024.

Agriculture
12 months ago
Illinois crop report

Winter wheat emerged reached 89 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 83 percent.

Crime
12 months ago
Decatur man arrested in connection to Sangamon County burglaries

In the early morning hours of Sept. 29, Sangamon County deputies responded to burglar alarms at three businesses: Gusto’s Pizza in Dawson, Hilltop Convenience Store in Rochester, and Miss Kimmee’s in Springfield.

Ballots begin fed into voting machines at election office
Local
12 months ago
Sangamon County Recorder race decided by 31 votes

Langfelder, who captured 49.98% of the vote, said he’s potentially considering a discovery recount.

Bodycam video - Sonya Massey on porch with deputy
Crime
12 months ago
Mental health, recall recommendations at Massey Commission hearing

Simpson: bridge renaming “an insult”

Education
12 months ago
District 186 considers $124M property tax levy for 2024, up 4.75%

Salaries and health insurance costs among reasons for the increase.

Local
12 months ago
Low-income residential CWLP customers can get help from Project RELIEF

Project RELIEF donations are collected primarily from CWLP customers who add $1 or more to their monthly bill.

Food Scene
12 months ago
Winners announced for 2024 Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge

Over 240 people participated, including “super voters” who dined at three or more participating restaurants.

Local
12 months ago
Amtrak Launches New Chicago-to-Miami Route as Rail Travel Gains Momentum

The “Floridian” runs daily, hauling passengers across 2,076 miles in just under two days.

Pet of the Week
12 months ago
Olaf – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center is still very full of kittens. Cat adoptions are just $25 through Dec. 31.