Drugs and gun from search
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield Police seize drugs, firearm, and cash during search on N. 28th Street

Michael Turner is being held in the Sangamon County Jail.

National
1 year ago
Senators took down one Trump Cabinet pick. But the fight over their authority is just beginning

“From what I’m hearing from my Republican colleagues on everything from defense secretary to other posts, it sounds like they are ready to roll over for Mr. Trump,” Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, said on CBS’ “Face the Nation.”

National
1 year ago
Durbin urging FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks

Democrats Ron Wyden of Oregon and Dick Durbin of Illinois have told FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a letter “we urge you to seek out a host country with a record of upholding human rights.”

Agriculture
1 year ago
Stratton’s roots: down on the farm

If her farming ancestors could see her now

Education
1 year ago
UI research into our complicated relationship with plastics

PFAS are with us longer than we may have thought

Emma
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Emma – Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Emma is friendly with her volunteer friends and walks nicely on a leash. She would love a human of her own to take long walks and snuggle on the couch.

Meow Mobile's Russell
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Russell – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Russell is a handsome tabby sweetheart, around 7 months old, who has been at SCAC since November 4.

Local
1 year ago
WEATHER: Get ready to bundle up

Temps falling throughout the week, and it will be very chilly by next weekend. A wintry mix is possible for Wednesday and Thursday.

National
1 year ago
What to know about Scott Turner, Trump’s pick for housing secretary

Turner is a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign grad

Local
1 year ago
Make Thanksgiving a holiday, not a hazard

The Springfield Fire Department has provided some kitchen safety tips.