Springfield Police Investigate Shooting; Two People Hurt
Springfield police are investigating a shooting Wednesday that sent two people to the hospital. Officers were called to 3rd and North Grand shortly after 4:30pm and found the two victims in a vehicle. A 33-year-old man suffered
Davis Named New Manager Of BOS Center
Springfield’s convention center board has chosen a longtime employee to become the next general manager of the BOS Center. Jodi Davis has worked at the Center for more than 28 years, starting in the box office as
Special Valentine’s Day Concert Next Month In Petersburg
On the evening of February 12th, you can enjoy dinner and a show with a loved one. The concert at 1st and 3rd Boutique Wine Bar in Petersburg will feature 2 local performers: Mary Kate Smith and
Suspect Charged With Murder In Bar Owner’s Death
First-degree murder charges have been filed in connection with a New Year’s Eve assault that left a Springfield bar owner dead. 27-year-old Dalton McDermott was arrested last week and charged with aggravated battery in the altercation at
Five More Area Residents Die Of COVID Complications
Four more Sangamon County residents and one Menard County resident have died of COVID-19. The latest Sangamon County fatalities include two people in their 80s who were both vaccinated and boosted… a man in his 60s who
COVID Still Keeping Many Kids Out Of Springfield Schools
While the numbers are improving, COVID is still keeping hundreds of students out of District 186 classrooms. As of Tuesday night, nearly 2,000 Springfield public school students remained in “exclusion status,” because they had tested positive for
City Basketball Tournament Adapts To COVID Surge
The Springfield city boys’ basketball tournament will still go on… sort of… despite the impact of COVID. There will not be an official city champion crowned at the tournament, because the Lanphier boys’ team has to sit
CWLP Vows To Keep Providing Water, Regardless Of EPA Ruling
City Water Light and Power says it will continue to provide drinking water to city residents… even if it has to defy the U.S. EPA in order to do so. Federal regulators rejected CWLP’s request for more
Springfield Defends Airport Arrangement, Saying It Dates Back Decades
The City of Springfield says an arrangement to store a city vehicle in an airport hangar free of charge dates back to 1999… and questions why it’s now become a new source of conflict between the city
Artists Chosen To Create Downtown Transportation Hub Murals
Sangamon County has chosen the artists who will create new murals to be featured at the forthcoming city-county transportation hub in downtown Springfield. From 49 applicants, two artists were selected to create the murals, one of which