Homeless encampment
Local
1 year ago
Springfield city council again hears about homeless

Groups put homeless into hotels, clear site

Groundbreaking at Rochester High School for $27.7 million in academic and athletic improvements
Education
1 year ago
Rochester High School breaks ground on $27.7 million construction project

The initiative aims to improve academic and athletic facilities while also improving security on campus.

Local
1 year ago
State-funded electric vehicle chargers open in Joliet, thousands more to come 

Growth of chargers lags rate of EV adoption; overall EV registrations slow in 2024.

Agriculture
1 year ago
Illinois crop report

Winter wheat emerged reached 89 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 83 percent.

Crime
1 year ago
Decatur man arrested in connection to Sangamon County burglaries

In the early morning hours of Sept. 29, Sangamon County deputies responded to burglar alarms at three businesses: Gusto’s Pizza in Dawson, Hilltop Convenience Store in Rochester, and Miss Kimmee’s in Springfield.

Ballots begin fed into voting machines at election office
Local
1 year ago
Sangamon County Recorder race decided by 31 votes

Langfelder, who captured 49.98% of the vote, said he’s potentially considering a discovery recount.

Education
1 year ago
District 186 considers $124M property tax levy for 2024, up 4.75%

Salaries and health insurance costs among reasons for the increase.

Local
1 year ago
Low-income residential CWLP customers can get help from Project RELIEF

Project RELIEF donations are collected primarily from CWLP customers who add $1 or more to their monthly bill.

Food Scene
1 year ago
Winners announced for 2024 Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge

Over 240 people participated, including “super voters” who dined at three or more participating restaurants.