John Lord
Crime
11 months ago
Springfield man found guilty of sexually assaulting 6-year-old

The girl was six years old at the time of the investigation.

Business
11 months ago
Wanted: engineers. Also wanted: state incentives

Trade group unveils 2025 agenda

Getman
Crime
11 months ago
New York duo arrested in Springfield for attempted murder plot targeting woman’s father

Emily E. Getman, 21, and Dylan A. Romer, 29, were taken into custody near Sangamon Avenue and Dirksen Parkway.

Road work signs
Local
11 months ago
Bridge work begins north of Springfield, first step in I-55 expansion

The project is the first step in a long-term effort to expand I-55 to six lanes through Springfield.

sunny
Local
11 months ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Sunny and cooler

Cooler for Saturday and Sunday

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks with reporters during a news conference at University of Chicago Medicine Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
11 months ago
Pritzker says federal funds still being withheld; warns of further spending cuts

770K Illinoisans could lose health coverage under GOP federal budget plan.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee at the Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward Conference
Local
11 months ago
Six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee speaks at IDOT’s Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward Conference

Joyner-Kersee emphasized that every goal has its challenges, but to never lose sight of the goal.

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

This laid-back kitty is easygoing, and she loves to relax and watch the world go by.

Zeke - APL Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
11 months ago
Meet Zeke – APL Dog of the Week

Zeke is a 2-year-old retriever-lab mix with a heart full of energy and a personality that shines!

Sean Grayson
Crime
11 months ago
Sean Grayson seeking change of location for trial

Illinois law allows a defendant to request a location change if there is a level of prejudice among the county’s inhabitants that prevents a fair trial.