Final Community COVID Vaccine Clinic Set For Saturday
Saturday marks the 20th… and for now, the last… community COVID vaccination clinic put on in conjunction with the City of Springfield. The city says funding through the Illinois Department of Public Health has allowed the
Sangamon County Ends Drive-Thru Vaccinations; Fate Of Facility Up In Air
The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is no longer using its large tent structure for drive-up COVID vaccinations… and the long-term fate of the outbuilding has not yet been determined. The tent was set up
Spaulding Considers Disbanding Its Police Department
The village of Spaulding will consider a proposal in the days ahead to disband its police department. Spaulding Mayor Bill Hinkle says the village is tight on cash, and could save $100,000 a year by having
Crash Disables Fire Department Rig Temporarily
A Springfield fire engine is temporarily out of service after a collision with a passenger vehicle this week. Fire Chief Brandon Blough says Engine 4 struck an SUV at the corner of Cook and Martin Luther
Pritzker Signs Legislation To Partially Address Unemployment Fund Debt
Governor JB Pritzker has signed a $4 billion funding bill that was partially close the gap in the state’s unemployment insurance fund and address other needs. The legislation steers $2.8 billion to the unemployment fund… but
Fallen Trooper’s Name Added To State Police Memorial Wall
Another name has been added to the memorial wall at the Illinois State Police Memorial Park in Springfield. Family members gathered Friday to add an inscription in honor of Senior Master Trooper Todd Hanneken. The ceremony