Langfelder Chooses Interim Library Director
Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder has chosen an interim director for Lincoln Library. Summer Beck-Griffith has worked at the library since 2020 as community engagement manager. The mayor’s office says he will observe her performance in the job
Three More Local Deaths From COVID-19; Hospitalizations Decline
The harsh toll of COVID-19 locally continues to climb. Three more Sangamon County residents have died of complications from the virus, raising the countywide death toll to 362. The latest deaths are an unvaccinated woman in
Historical Marker Will Commemorate Site Of Obama Presidential Announcement In Springfield
A historical marker will go up at the Old State Capitol to commemorate a major moment in Springfield… and American… history. Thursday marked the 15th anniversary of Barack Obama’s announcement that he would seek the Democratic
Many Republicans Steer Clear Of Questions About RNC Statement On January 6th Riot
Illinois GOP Congressman Adam Kinzinger says all Republican candidates this year should have to answer whether they think the January 6th, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol were “legitimate political discourse.” That’s the phrase used by
Aldermen Continue to Debate Fire Department Equipment, Construction Needs
With a final budget vote just days away, Springfield aldermen are still wrestling with how much to spend on major fire department needs. The department is seeking more than $5 million to replace some of its
[EDITORIAL] You’re Frustrated? The Pandemic Doesn’t Care
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now You might have thought that Governor JB Pritzker’s announcement this week of a partial lifting of the state mask mandate would have been greeted with more enthusiasm and happiness. And it