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Can you help identify this man who allegedly caused damage to Humphrey's Market?
Crime
16 hours ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying who did damage to local market

More than $4,000 in damage was caused to Humphrey’s Market.

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IL State News
15 hours ago
Giannoulias: Fed’s new real ID fee is ‘burdensome’ to travelers

A 45 fee will be imposed on travelers without a Real ID starting in February.

Members of the public and members of the Massey Commission discussed some of the commission's recommendations Monday night in small groups.
Local
17 hours ago
Massey Commission final report released. Find the report here

The report will be discussed with the Sangamon County Board next week.

Local
2 days ago
Springfield Police receives $56,000 for overtime, $3 million for co-responder program

Helps traffic enforcement and mental health initiative.

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Business
4 days ago
Former Ameren owner settles with Illinois Attorney General on 10-year-old price-fixing allegations

One-time credits on Ameren power bills to be made this month.

The downtown Springfield Christmas tree was officially illuminated Wednesday night.
Local
24 hours ago
This tree is lit: Downtown Christmas tree is on for the holidays

There are more lights on this year’s tree.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Local
3 days ago
Upcoming SNAP benefit changes will raise ABAWD age, tighten work requirements

“There’s a lot of figuring out what will count as meeting a work requirement,” said Chris Garcia, a community health worker and navigator.

The University of Illinois Springfield unveils jerseys for the new women's flag football program, that will start in 2027.
Sports
1 day ago
Women’s flag football coming to UIS

The first season will be in 2027.

City of Springfield seal
Local
2 days ago
Alderman explains demolition vote

Alderman Ralph Hanauer states why they chose the pricier option for the contractor to assist in demolition.

FILE - Greg Bovino, the chief patrol agent for the U.S. Border Patrol El Centro sector, center, stands with federal immigration agents near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Ill., Oct. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
IL State News
2 days ago
Appeals court weighs release of immigration detainees to electronic monitoring

Meanwhile, protesters, clergy and news orgs to end litigation over riot control weapons.