Victim Of Fatal Train-Pedestrian Collision Identified
The Sangamon County Coroner has identified the man who died when he was struck by a train Friday night. 41-year-old Francis Smithers died in the incident at Ninth and Converse around 9:30pm. An autopsy determined that
One Woman Dead After Single Vehicle Crash Near Rochester
One woman has been found dead near the wreckage of a vehicle that was discovered early Saturday morning near Rochester. Authorities were called to the 11-hundred block of Boyd Farm Road around 7:30am Saturday and found
Central Illinois Woman Dies In Fall In Rocky Mountain National Park
A Central Illinois woman has died after a fall in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. 21-year-old Lydia Davidsmeier of the town of Virginia had reportedly been hiking on a trail near a waterfall when she
In Springfield Stop, Irvin Still Ducks Trump Question
Republican candidate for governor Richard Irvin is still refusing to say whether he voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 and 2020 elections. The question has led to several showdowns between Irvin and members of the
Irvin Gives Financial Support To Ticketmates Milhiser, Kim
The best-financed Republican candidate for governor is sharing the wealth. Richard Irvin has benefitted from millions of dollars given to his campaign by billionaire Ken Griffin. Now Irvin is donating some of that money to other
Weird Al Appearance In Springfield Postponed
COVID-19 has forced the postponement of a big name concert in Springfield. Comic musician Weird Al Yankovic had to delay his planned appearance Sunday night at UIS. Yankovic announced late last week that he had been
Pridefest Draws Large Crowds Despite Rain
Even periodic heavy rains did not deter large crowds from turning out for the first full in-person Springfield Pridefest in three years. After a two-year layoff because of COVID, the celebration of the LGBTQ community in
Water Main Work To Disrupt Fifth Street Traffic, Starting Monday
Expect some traffic snarls in Springfield starting Monday. Lane reductions start Monday on South Fifth Street between Iles Avenue and Bryn Mawr Boulevard for a water main replacement. Public works officials say the project is expected
Chicago Cop Taken Off Patrol After Shooting Teen
A Chicago police officer accused of shooting a 13-year-old has been temporarily relieved of his police powers while the incident is under investigation. The teen was reportedly shot while attempting to run away after being pulled