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IL State News
1 year ago
Lame duck session is here

Hemp bill expected to get attention

A survey photo shows the damage to an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville following an EF3 tornado on Dec. 10, 2021. (Photo provided by the National Weather Service)
IL State News
1 year ago
Task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouse following deadly 2021 storm

Six people were killed when an EF3 tornado with 150 mph winds struck an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville on Dec. 10, 2021.

woman outside in the cold
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
What cold weather does to the body and how to protect yourself this winter

Health experts warn extreme cold – or even prolonged exposure to normal winter temperatures – can affect the heart, the brain and other vital organs.

Snow Emergency sign
Local
1 year ago
Snow Emergency extended for Springfield

Residents are required to remove all parked vehicles and avoid parking on designated snow emergency routes to ensure crews can efficiently clear the streets.

New Year's Day baby and mom
Local
1 year ago
HSHS St. John’s Hospital welcomes Springfield’s first baby of 2025

Aar’ion arrived at 9:40 a.m. on New Year’s Day at HSHS St. John’s Hospital.

Ald. Chuck Redpath
Local
1 year ago
Ald. Redpath will become Springfield city clerk

Promises modernization of FOIA process

Henson Robinson Zoo
History
1 year ago
Springfield Park District marks 125 years of service

The Springfield Park District has several events planned to celebrate its 125th anniversary.

Springfield Police squad
Crime
1 year ago
UPDATE: Coroner identifies woman killed in Springfield New Year’s Day shooting

At approximately 11:40 a.m., Springfield Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of South 17th Street.

DCFS
IL State News
1 year ago
State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care

KIND measure passed Senate unanimously, awaits House action

Illinois and South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl
Sports
1 year ago
No. 21 Illinois beats No. 14 South Carolina 21-17 in the Citrus Bowl for its 10th win of the season

Illinois’ defense helped seal the win by stopping South Carolina with a little more than three minutes remaining.