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Local
4 weeks ago
Photo exhibit captures Springfield’s Route 66 sites

The Pharmacy displays a dozen David Schwartz portraits.

Downtown Springfield with Capitol in the distance
Local
4 weeks ago
Lots of fun to be had in Springfield in April

Spring kicks off Springfield’s “busy” tourism season.

Sangamon County Fair
Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Sangamon County Fair hosts free ‘Thank You’ event Saturday

A non-perishable food donation enters you into a chance to win VIP grandstand tickets.

Lincoln Greens Golf Course is near Lake Springfield.
Local
4 weeks ago
Cause of death revealed in fatal Lincoln Greens accident

Daniel Crumrine died of “crush injuries,” said the Coroner.

Jimmy Clayton becomes the President and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce April 1.
Business
4 weeks ago
New CEO of Illinois Chamber of Commerce named

Jimmy Clayton replaces Lou Sandoval, who left the chamber in November, 2025.

alcohol abuse
IL State News
4 weeks ago
Champaign imposes temporary alcohol restrictions ahead of Illini Elite Eight game

Mayor issues emergency order to promote public safety, limit glass containers, and restrict deliveries near campus.

Local
4 weeks ago
2-year-old girl rescued after falling into Lake Petersburg

First responders arrived and found the girl and her guardians near the shoreline. 

Local
4 weeks ago
Celebrating neurodivergence

One lawmaker’s child has cerebral palsy; another’s grandson is autistic.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois
Local
4 weeks ago
‘Girl Brunch’ combines fun, fundraising for BGCCIL

The organization is launching Girl Brunch, a “high-energy women’s event” combining shopping, brunch, and a sing-along dance party.

Jeremy LaFleur
Crime
4 weeks ago
Springfield man arrested on several child sexual assault charges

Jeremy S. Lafleur was arrested on March 19 on six counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

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