Jesse Myers (left) and Richard Beiermann (right), arrested on burglary charges.
Crime
1 month ago
Two arrested for business burglary, sheriff says they’ve been arrested before

The two may be linked to other burglaries, officials said.

Jacob Gray
Crime
1 month ago
Taylorville man charged in domestic stabbing incident

Jacob Gray, 19, allegedly stabbed someone Sunday.

Powerball
Local
1 month ago
Powerball jackpot surges to $1.25 billion ahead of Wednesday drawing

The Springfield Hy-Vee produced a $200,000 winning ticket in Monday’s drawing.

Local
1 month ago
Alderwoman discusses registry referendum recusal

Different lawyers and different opinions are behind recusal, says Purchase.

U.S. Border Patrol Commander at large Gregory Bovino looks on, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
IL State News
1 month ago
Border Patrol official who is the face of Trump’s crackdown back in Chicago amid immigration raids

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker complained that he was not given notice that Bovino and additional Border Patrol agents were returning to the Chicago area on Tuesday. And he said he doesn’t know how long they’ll stay.

Can you identify this suspect in the robbery of All-Star Grocery?
Crime
1 month ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in grocery store robbery, carjacking

November 19 robbery at All Star Grocery in Springfield.

A Christmas scene in Springfield.
Holiday Guide
1 month ago
Here are holiday events around the Springfield area

Here are ways you can celebrate the holidays in the Springfield, IL area!

Local
1 month ago
Community radio revival

WQNA targeted for March return to airwaves.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs House Bill 767 at a Dec. 2 news conference in Chicago. He said the bill will protect Illinoisians using science-backed guidelines, rather than “junk science” used by the federal administration under the guidance of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (CNI photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
1 month ago
Pritzker signs plan decoupling from federal tax policy to address Illinois budget deficit

“Look, remember that the purpose ultimately is to make sure that we can pay the bills in the state of Illinois and not be hampered by Donald Trump and the big ugly bill,” Pritzker said in October.

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