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

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

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