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The new Route 66 donut sign was the subject of a ribbon-cutting Wednesday outside Mel-o-Cream on 6th Street.

Local

10 months ago

Get your kicks with donuts on Route 66

New donut-themed Route 66 sign debuts outside Mel-o-Cream on Sixth.

Crime

10 months ago

Law enforcement employees arrested, accused of assault in weekend bar fight

Two are Macoupin County deputies, while the third is a Bunker Hill Police officer.

Crime

10 months ago

UPDATED Crime of the Week: Help still needed solving Monday homicide, as victim is identified

Police need your help identifying potential suspects or vehicles used.

Crime

10 months ago

Decatur man accused of sexual assault, creating child porn with A.I.

Kevin Horve, 45, was arrested originally in June, with more charges recently being added.

Crime

10 months ago

One shot, one arrested, Saturday night in Springfield

One man was taken to the hospital, while another was taken into custody Saturday night.

Crime

10 months ago

Shots fired into Jacksonville home

No one was hurt. Police continue an investigation.

Luke Harvey, owner of the Riverview Road Apiary, inspects a frame of bees. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Tom O’Connor)

IL State News

10 months ago

Illinois beekeepers battle losses, costs to keep hives buzzing

Community support, careful management help address challenges

Bill Daley, left, and Ray LaHood, right, speak at a launch event for their campaign to change how Illinois draws its legislative maps. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

IL State News

10 months ago

Election lawyers, Obama alumni renew Illinois redistricting reform push

Republican Ray LaHood, Democrat Bill Daley to lead effort

IL State News

10 months ago

IDOT hiring snowplow drivers for winter ‘Snowbird’ Program – apply by August 22

$6,000 per month (temporarily) for seasonal snow plow drivers.

Springfield City Council members were shown pictures of alleged problem properties during Tuesday night's meeting. (Screenshot of Springfield City Council meeting web stream)

Local

10 months ago

New ordinance fines owners of “problem properties” in Springfield

Pacha says the ordinance does not go far enough.

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Local

1 day ago

Springfield victim’s next of kin located

Authorities appealed to the public after they were unable to find Michael Satterfield’s relatives.

Local

1 day ago

Attorney General Raoul hopes to recoup $10M in new budget

An unwelcome 3am surprise is just an example of how the legislature works.

Local

1 day ago

Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom

State plans to hire hundreds of employees to meet federal requirements.

Local

12 hours ago

New downtown partnership aims to grow Springfield’s pinball scene

“I’m not much of a toe-dipping guy,” Nickell said. “If I like something, I tend to just jump right in.”

IL State News

2 days ago

Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’

People in Illinois lost more than $7.7 billion gambling last year. As lawmakers increasingly bet on gambling to pay the state’s bills, they have only spare change to treat compulsive gamblers.