Farmer in field in tractor during winter weather
Agriculture
1 year ago
What this week’s winter wallop means for farmers across the U.S.

Producers know that the timing and amount of winter moisture affect farming conditions for the rest of the year.

Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Edward – Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

 This talkative tabby hunk is Edward. He arrived at SCAC as a stray on January 4 and is estimated to be 3 years old. Edward enjoys good conversation and quality ear skritches.

Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week - Jacqueline
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Jacqueline – Our Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Jacqueline is a small girl (Dachshund mix) who is a little over a year old. She is a fun-loving girl who loves to be outside taking brisk walks and playing.

Local
1 year ago
Community safety and winter support

If you or someone you know needs shelter or homelessness prevention assistance, please call the Heartland Continuum of Care Helpline at 217-803-5235.

City Water Light and Power logo
Local
1 year ago
Staying warm safely: essential space heater safety tips from CWLP

Inspect before use, keep a safe distance, etc.

Sarah Smerz with Weekend Rundown
Weekend Rundown
1 year ago
Weekend Rundown

Looking for things to do in Springfield? Sarah has your Weekend Rundown and find even more on the events calendar.

Flags flying at Illinois Capitol
IL State News
1 year ago
Voting open: Here’s where to cast your ballot for a new state flag

Voters can choose from 10 new state flag designs, 3 old ones 

Heather Casner comforts Raydyan Taylor, 2.
IL State News
1 year ago
“All our future money is gone”: The impossible task of providing child care in rural Illinois

Over the past decade, Illinois has lost nearly 4,300 licensed child care providers, a 33% decline.

Rochester Rockets signs
Education
1 year ago
Rochester Board of Education hires law firm for investigation of superintendent

The board announced it had retained Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd., a firm specializing in school, education, and labor law, as well as independent investigations of employee matters.