Illinois State Police squad
Local
12 months ago
Teen identified in Petersburg shooting that claimed two lives

Authorities have now identified 15-year-old Grant Withers as the teenager who died after sustaining a gunshot wound.

50501 protest at Capitol
Local
12 months ago
Protesters rally at Illinois State Capitol against Trump Administration

Among the protesters’ demands were calls for Trump to step down or face impeachment, thorough investigations into his appointees, and an inquiry into Elon Musk’s role within the U.S. government.

Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill
History
12 months ago
Cruisin’ the Mother Road: Must-see car attractions on Route 66

Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill is a one-of-a-kind stop and is part automotive museum, part sports bar, and fully dedicated to celebrating America’s love affair with the open road.

ALPLM
History
12 months ago
Celebrate Lincoln’s birthday at the ALPLM, free admission

Lincoln’s birthday also marks the official launch of Lincoln Unlocked, a digital tool offering access to rare photos, artifacts, and augmented reality features.

Dana-Thomas House
Local
12 months ago
Dana-Thomas House to receive $6.6 million for repairs

The funds come from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan and are part of a recent allocation of $60 million in funding.

Mindy Eaton
Business
12 months ago
Memorial Health names Mandy Eaton as new president and CEO

Eaton was most recently vice president and CEO at Cone Health, a non-profit healthcare system in North Carolina.

Red Bean Massage Spa on Toronto Road
Local
12 months ago
Springfield shuts down several massage parlors for failure to comply

The massage parlors were shut down Friday for failing to comply with the city’s massage establishment ordinance.

Illinois State Police squad
Local
12 months ago
Coroner confirms death in Petersburg double shooting, ISP investigation underway

On Saturday, the Menard County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call in the 15000 block of Tice Road in Petersburg. Illinois State Police report deputies found two male subjects with gunshots wounds.

Education
12 months ago
Five schools are under “intensive monitoring”

Harvard Park, Feitshans, Washington, Jefferson, Lanphier

Washington players stand during the playing of the national anthem wearing warm-up jackets for Black History Month before an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona, Feb. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
History
12 months ago
Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths

One of the reasons Black History Month is celebrated in February is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Feb. 12.