Microscope
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
UIS to offer four new medical laboratory science certificates to meet local health care needs

The certificates include clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology and medical microbiology.

Rep. Nikki Budzinski at LLCC
Local
1 year ago
Rep. Budzinski reacts to calls for Sheriff Campbell to step down

“I think there are more questions to be answered.”

Prison bars
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield man sentenced to more than 11 years in prison

The court determined, based on his spotty employment history, the sale of illicit substances is how Robinson supported himself.

History
1 year ago
Illinois State Museum to close for three months for plumbing project

During the closure, museum staff will hit the road with community programming and exhibits.

Black Lives Matter sign
Local
1 year ago
“All lives matter”? Don’t say it

Also: First Gentleman battles cancer

Sharpton, Crump & Massey family
Local
1 year ago
Rev. Sharpton pushes for Sonya Massey law in Illinois

“A bad cop is a bad cop” – Rev. Al Sharpton

Police
National
1 year ago
Duckworth reintroduces law enforcement accountability legislation in wake of Sonya Massey shooting

The legislation encourages better training for police officers and mandates the use of independent investigations and prosecutions to avoid conflicts of interest.

Mushroom
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushrooms

Calls from April through July more than tripled over the same period last year.

Agriculture
1 year ago
Illinois crop progress and condition report

Corn and soybeans ahead of five-year average.

Local
1 year ago
Applications still open for archery deer hunting around Lake Springfield

The hunter applying must acquire their archery deer permit prior to hunting and be willing to harvest at least three or more deer.