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Car crash
Local
2 months ago
Springfield aldermen concerned about traffic crashes and bad driving

Aldermen think speed and cell phones may be factors.

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Local
2 months ago
New Berlin man dead after crash near Virden

An investigation into the death of Brandon Pond, 30, continues.

Local
2 months ago
Victim in fatal Tuesday Springfield accident identified

An investigation into the crash continues.

Local
2 months ago
Improve your money habits by setting financial resolutions for 2026

Most financial resolutions fall into four categories: creating a budget, reducing debt, building up savings and improving credit scores.

Matt, Amy, and baby Theodore Barker after being the first family to give birth in Springfield in 2026. Well, Theodore had no comment.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Oh baby! Meet the first newborn of 2026 in Springfield

Theodore Barker: Born 12:41 a.m. 1/1/2026. 8 pounds, 6 ounces, 20 inches long.

Doctor listens to a pregnant woman’s abdomen using a stethoscope.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths

Black women were more than twice as likely as white women to die from a pregnancy-related condition.

Immigrant rights advocates demonstrate outside the Illinois Statehouse in Springfield in May, 2025, urging passage of legislation to guarantee all children the right to a free public education regardless of their immigration or citizenship status. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
2 months ago
New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom

Measures that provide legal protections for students, guidelines for schools take effect Jan. 1.

Dry January
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Dry January challenge encourages health reset for the new year

A month of sobriety offers physical and mental benefits, with tips to help participants succeed.

Agriculture
2 months ago
USDA announces commodity payment rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

FBA payments are based on planted acres in 2025, Economic Research Service cost of production, and the World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate Report.

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