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Sojourn Shelter & Services
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8 minutes ago
Upcoming fundraisers help local domestic violence shelter

More than 4,000 helped by Sojourn in 2025.

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Local
41 minutes ago
Springfield man dead following crash near Jacksonville

An investigation into the crash continues by both the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department and Patterson’s office.

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Local
2 days ago
Springfield Police officer arrested for DUI in Chatham stripped of rank, suspended

Police also launch new portion of transparency portal.

Illinois State Fair
Local
3 days ago
Physical and security improvements at the Illinois State Fair

Building improvements, demolitions, and security have been among the upgrades.

Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, speaks on the Senate floor on May 29, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
3 days ago
City Council approves Turner appointment to Mid-Illinois Medical District Commission

Turner is a former employee of the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Local
3 days ago
Wyndham up for sale

Also: Aunt Lou’s Soul Food moves west.

WASHINGTON - January 14 2025: Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) speaks during Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee
Local
3 days ago
Sen. Elizabeth Warren to keynote Governor’s Day brunch

IL Democratic County Charis’ Association attracts yet another big-name speaker.

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IL State News
3 days ago
More than 50 bodies found improperly stored and decomposing at Chicago funeral home

State Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Friday that Johanna and Clark Morgan previously ran a crematory in Chicago Heights, south of Chicago, which had its license revoked last year after authorities discovered improperly stored bodies and hundreds of cremated remains that had never been returned to their families.

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