New Year's Day baby and mom
Local
1 year ago
HSHS St. John’s Hospital welcomes Springfield’s first baby of 2025

Aar’ion arrived at 9:40 a.m. on New Year’s Day at HSHS St. John’s Hospital.

Ald. Chuck Redpath
Local
1 year ago
Ald. Redpath will become Springfield city clerk

Promises modernization of FOIA process

Henson Robinson Zoo
History
1 year ago
Springfield Park District marks 125 years of service

The Springfield Park District has several events planned to celebrate its 125th anniversary.

Springfield Police squad
Crime
1 year ago
UPDATE: Coroner identifies woman killed in Springfield New Year’s Day shooting

At approximately 11:40 a.m., Springfield Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of South 17th Street.

DCFS
IL State News
1 year ago
State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care

KIND measure passed Senate unanimously, awaits House action

Illinois and South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl
Sports
1 year ago
No. 21 Illinois beats No. 14 South Carolina 21-17 in the Citrus Bowl for its 10th win of the season

Illinois’ defense helped seal the win by stopping South Carolina with a little more than three minutes remaining.

Entertainment
1 year ago
First Night Springfield

New director; no fireworks

JImmy Carter
History
1 year ago
Jimmy Carter is being mourned in his tiny hometown and around the world

President Joe Biden confirmed that Jan. 9, will be a day of national mourning, with federal offices closed for Carter’s state funeral at the National Cathedral. Biden, a longtime Carter friend and political ally, will deliver a eulogy for his fellow Democrat.

United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois Gregory K. Harris
Local
1 year ago
U.S. Attorney for Central Illinois, Gregory Harris, announces retirement

During his tenure, Gregory Harris prosecuted high-profile cases involving civil rights violations, political corruption, investment fraud, and human trafficking, securing convictions and life sentences in several landmark cases.

Winter classic at Wrigley Field
Sports
1 year ago
Bedard takes center stage when the Blackhawks face the Blues in the Winter Classic

The Blackhawks take on the St. Louis Blues in the 16th edition of the Winter Classic. It’s the second go-round for Wrigley after the home of baseball’s Chicago Cubs also hosted the game in 2009, and it’s the first rematch in the history of the event.