Radar
Local
1 year ago
Remnants of Hurricane Beryl impacting Central Illinois

Sangamon, Christian, and Logan counties are under a flood watch until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday.

Freelancer
Business
1 year ago
New Illinois law provides protections for freelance workers

The law creates clear expectations, ensuring freelancers receive timely pay and proper contract terms.

John O'Neill
Local
1 year ago
Sangamon County Board Member John O’Neill passes at 78

He served on the County Board for 22 years.

SMTD bus
Local
1 year ago
$17.8M in federal funding coming to SMTD to help replace aging bus fleet

The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Low and No Emission Grant Program.

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

You can SEE how soft she is to touch. But of course, the kicker right in the heart is those truly gorgeous eyes.

Springfield farm on 7/6
Agriculture
1 year ago
Crop Report: Corn silking and soybeans blooming better than 5-year average

Majority of corn is in good to excellent condition.

Power outage CWLP
Local
1 year ago
Some downtown CWLP customers will be without power Wednesday due to maintenance work

Electric service is planned to be interrupted beginning around 5:30 a.m. and be restored no later than 6:00 a.m.

Local
1 year ago
Asbestos leaves W. Washington St. apartment complex violations in the hands of the state

“Neighbors have been more than patient with what has become an outrageous, obnoxious violation,” said Alderwoman Erin Conley. 

Crime
1 year ago
Guns and drugs seized by SPD in parole compliance check

Two semi-automatic pistols, cocaine and hydrocodone were seized.