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Treasurer Frerichs and Honorees of the Black History Month Awards Ceremony
Local
1 year ago
Black History Month awards ceremony hosted by Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs

The event was an opportunity to reflect on the great achievements of Black leaders.

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

Her adoption fee is discounted 50% by Meow Mobile so she can go home with you for only $25.

Bruno
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Bruno – Our Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

He has a beautiful brindle coat and a friendly personality. He’s walks pretty well on a leash and loves his time outside in the fresh air with his human friends.

Former Illinois player Terrence Shannon Jr. is introduced to the crowd to honor his jersey number during an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Sports
1 year ago
Ex-Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. promotes T-shirt for charity poking fun at ceremony mishap

In his social media message, Shannon thanked Gameday Spirit and Illinois “for helping me bring this idea to life.”

Local
1 year ago
Short Meeting for District 186 Tuesday Night

Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – While it was a short District 186 School […]

Sangamon County Complex
Local
1 year ago
Inmate at Sangamon County Jail dead after being found unresponsive in cell

The man was found alone and unresponsive in his cell Tuesday morning.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, claps as Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk prepares to depart after speaking at a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, on Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
IL State News
1 year ago
Proposal for Illinois’ own DOGE

New caucus will be bipartisan

Fire truck with words Fire Dept.
Local
1 year ago
House fire near Loami displaces family

Authorities say the home sustained major fire, smoke, and water damage and is uninhabitable at this time.

Local
1 year ago
‘Champions’ for Children and the Children’s Miracle Network

HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hosptial will serve 40,000 families this year.

President Donald Trump pauses after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
IL State News
1 year ago
EEOC seeks to drop six transgender discrimination cases, three in Illinois

The EEOC is seeking to dismiss three cases in Illinois as well as one in Alabama, New York and California. In each instance, the original complaints allege discrimination against transgender or gender nonconforming workers.