Terrence Shannon, Jr.
Sports
1 year ago
Ex-Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr., potential first-round NBA draft pick, not guilty of rape

The 23-year-old Shannon was accused of committing sexual assault last September while visiting Kansas for a football game between the Illini and the Jayhawks.

Hot temps
Local
1 year ago
Cooling centers available to get relief from the heat

Need to escape the heat? Here are some designated cooling centers in Springfield that will help you cool down.

Morris Day
Entertainment
1 year ago
Morris Day to perform free concert in Springfield for Juneteenth Celebration

The lead singer of The Time is known for hits like “The Bird” and “Jungle Love”. He also appeared in Prince’s movie “Purple Rain”. 

Local
1 year ago
Severe weather threat

To hit Springfield area 6-9 pm

Michael Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer
Local
1 year ago
Frerichs’ $2B announcement

Unclaimed property program hits milestone

Homicide on Post Oak Court
Crime
1 year ago
Homicide investigation underway as two are found dead in west side Springfield home

Springfield police have initiated a homicide investigation after a man and woman were found deceased at a home in the 1800 block of Post Oak Court.

State of Illinois and Canadian flags
Local
1 year ago
Illinois-Ontario deal

Guv’s trade mission to Canada

Textbooks
Education
1 year ago
New grant for UIS aims to reduce students’ need to purchase textbooks

UIS has been awarded a $102,668 Open Education Resources grant from the Illinois Secretary of State that aims to reduce students’ need to purchase textbooks by promoting the use of free learning materials.

SMTD bus
Local
1 year ago
SMTD’s cleaner-fuel buses

Diesel-electric hybrids

Crime of the Week
Local
1 year ago
Car wash break-in is the Crime of the Week

Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department with a burglary at Car Wash City, 3316 Robbins Road, around 1:45 am on May 10th.