Unemployment Falls In Springfield Area
Unemployment fell in December in all major metro areas of Illinois, including Springfield. The Springfield area’s jobless rate was 3.9 percent last month, down from 4.2 percent in November… and a steep drop from the 7.3 percent
Blood Shortage Still At Critical Levels Across Central Illinois
The blood supply across Central Illinois remains critically low… and local health and hospital officials are joining the urgent call for donations. ImpactLife says that while it seeks to maintain a five-day supply of blood in the
Springfield Man Faces Additional Sex Offense Charges
A Springfield man who was already accused of having sexual contact with a minor is now facing additional charges, after Illinois State Police say they located additional victims. 22-year-old Zane Merreighn was arrested back in October on
Another Republican Contender Enters 13th Congressional District Race
Another Republican is jumping into the race for Congress from the newly-drawn 13th District. Regan Deering of Decatur is a former educator and small business owner who has also worked to raise funds for organizations like the
2 Hoogland Shows Change Dates
The dates of 2 upcoming musicals by Hoogland Performing Arts Education have been moved back. The first show, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella will now be performed April 1st-10th. The second show, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical will run
SBC’s “Enchanted” Will Feature Guest Artist
The Springfield Ballet Company and Youth Ballet Company’s February show will feature performances by and a chance to meet a dancer who has performed across the country. Enchanted: Storybook Ballets is SBC’s latest production which will happen
SEA Wants Sick Time Reimbursed For All Teachers, Including Unvaccinated
Springfield’s teachers union will push District 186 to reimburse sick time for all teachers who were forced to take time off because of COVID, including teachers who are not vaccinated against the virus. Governor JB Pritzker announced
City Council To Vote On Measure Aimed At Correcting Water Quality Issues
The Springfield City Council will vote next week on a proposal to spend more than half-a-million dollars on technology aimed at reducing the taste and odor problems that affected the city’s drinking water last fall. City Water
Aldermen Frustrated At Delays In Getting Info From Mayor’s Office
Springfield aldermen are growing frustrated over continuing delays in obtaining a consultant’s report on fire department operations… and say it’s part of a pattern of not receiving information from Mayor Jim Langfelder’s office in a timely fashion.