Bear in Illinois
Local
1 year ago
As rare black bear sightings spark excitement in southern Illinois, IDNR says keep a safe distance

Residents in the area should secure food and garbage, state says.

ImpactLife's Jim Watts with blood donation
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
ImpactLife celebrates 50 years of saving lives through blood donation

Springfield Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. John’s Hospital are among more than 120 hospitals in four states that receive blood from ImpactLife.

Hopson
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield man guilty of attempted murder after cutting ex-girlfriend’s throat with box cutter

Testing at the Illinois State Police Crime Lab revealed the victim’s blood on the blade and Hopson’s DNA on the handle. 

Mannheim Steamroller
Entertainment
1 year ago
Mannheim Steamroller coming to Springfield

Founded by Grammy Award winner Chip Davis, the group is celebrating over 35 years of touring with the annual Christmas show.

Sheet of $10 bills
Local
1 year ago
Mike Singletary football card, US currency sheets and gold Rolex among unclaimed property up for auction

Potential bidders can attend the auction preview from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 25.

Bodycam video - Sonya Massey on porch with deputy
Crime
1 year ago
Records show deputy charged in Sonya Massey’s fatal shooting worked for 6 agencies in 4 years

Massey’s oldest child, 17-year-old Malachi Hill Massey, said he watched the beginning the body camera video of the shooting of his mother but didn’t finish it.

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

Corn and soybeans ahead of 5-year average.

Motorist pumping gas
Local
1 year ago
How gas prices have changed in Illinois in the last week

According to Stacker, Summer driving hasn’t led to an increase in demand for gas and prices.

Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center
Local
1 year ago
Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services 

As hearings begin this week, independent court monitor says state’s services are ‘in stark contrast to national best practices’.