Local
1 year ago
How about a new flag?

Alexi: “Time for a brush-up”

Doris Turner
Local
1 year ago
Downtown YMCA to dedicate gymnasium in honor of Sen. Doris Turner

The “Doris Turner Gymnasium” recognizes Turner’s support and efforts in securing funding for the YMCA building.

SPD grads
Local
1 year ago
16 new Springfield Police Department recruits graduate from law enforcement academy

They will now complete five weeks of additional training at the SPD Academy.

Local
1 year ago
As Illinois receives praise for its cannabis equity efforts, stakeholders still working on system’s flaws

New entrants to marijuana market still struggle against entrenched businesses.

Reed
Crime
1 year ago
Benjamin Reed pleads insanity for murder of DCFS worker

Various psychiatrists had diagnosed Reed with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, cannabis abuse, nicotine dependency, and a personality disorder with antisocial and borderline traits.

Springfield farm on 7/6
Agriculture
1 year ago
Illinois crop progress report

Mother nature provided a week filled with suitable conditions for fieldwork.

woman receiving vaccine
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days

Last fall’s shots targeted a different part of the coronavirus family tree, a strain that’s no longer circulating.

Ring doorbell
Crime
1 year ago
Home security cameras can help local law enforcement

Springfield and Lincoln police now have camera registration programs.

Local
1 year ago
Watchdog: Alternative energy usually a rip-off

CUB: Don’t be deceived, study your bill

Home prices
Business
1 year ago
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Springfield, Illinois metro area

The typical home value in the United States was $360,974 in June, 3.2% higher than the year before.