Springfield Unity Parade marks week of Juneteenth
Dawson citizen killed in house fire
Collision leaves 1 dead in N. Dirksen accident
City Council Report: Downtown community defends 3:00 AM bars
Unoccupied boat catches fire on Lake Springfield, no injuries reported
ISP Trooper in hospital after motorcycle crash near Sherman on Wednesday
SMTD introduces new hybrid buses
Seven fire departments contribute to battling massive barn fire in Sangamon County this past weekend
IRS warns of impersonation scams targeting seniors while joining other federal agencies in recognizing upcoming special awareness day
Teen remains wanted in connection to shooting of death of Jacksonville teenager last week
UPDATED: Woman charged in deadly stabbing in Springfield over past weekend
UPDATE: The family of victim Michael Gristy has opened a GoFundMe to support his cremation. Those who are willing to donate may do so here: http://gofundme.com/f/3d5rb-mikes-wishes “His wishes were to be cremated. We pray that you can help
Springfield man gets two and a half years for bank robbery
On Monday, June 3, Kyle W. Harris, 29, of Springfield was sentenced in a federal court to 30 months imprisonment for bank robbery. After serving his sentence, Harris will serve a two-year term of supervised release. Harris
Illinois EPA and DPH remind Illinoisans to be mindful of algae blooms while swimming this summer
The Illinois EPA and health department are reminding people to use caution in Illinois waterways this summer when harmful algae blooms. Blue-green algae are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in lakes, streams, and ponds. Rapid and expansive
Sangamon County Coroner identifies Springfield man who was found dead over past weekend
The Sangamon County Coroner is identifying the Springfield man who died after he was found stabbed inside a vehicle over the weekend. Michael Gristy was pronounced dead at the hospital after he was discovered stabbed Saturday in
AP: Dozens more former youth inmates sue over alleged sexual abuse at Illinois detention centers
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press Dozens more former youth inmates filed lawsuits seeking millions of dollars in damages for sexual abuse they allegedly endured at Illinois detention centers dating back to the late 1990s. Thirteen women and
State grant aims to help parents and kids get to class in safer ways across Illinois
A state grant is aiming to help parents and kids get to class in a safer way. Some of those are schools are right here in Central Illinois. Westville will be getting $250,000 to spend near two
Budzinski announces funds for new school buses in Central Illinois
On Monday, Congresswoman for the 13th District of Illinois Nikki Budzinski announced that school districts in Springfield, Urbana and Edwardsville will receive a combined total of $11,395,000 to fund 40 clean school buses. The funding comes through
IDPH: Northeast IL measles outbreak contained
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced that the largest measles outbreak to affect the state of Illinois since 1990 is has been contained. A total of 67 measles cases were reported during
Meisel: Members of House speaker’s staff sue over ongoing unionization conflict
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Members of a would-be union representing staffers in House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s office filed suit against their boss on Friday, asking a Cook County judge to force
Springfield man dead in stabbing attack
The Springfield Police Department announced on Saturday one fatality in an early morning stabbing attack on E. North Grand Avenue. The victim has since been identified by Sangamon Country Coroner Jim Allmon as Michael Gristy, a Springfield
Dee: IL residents urged to prepare now for coming heat waves
Terri Dee Illinois News Connection May 31, 2024 A new report supports data on the effects of global climate change, finding that, within a one-year span starting in May 2023, the cause of frequent and intense heat waves
Springfield and city council finally introduce zone managers and neighborhood police officers for wards
The City of Springfield is coordinating more closely with the community by introducing Zone Managers and Neighborhood Police Officers. Officials believe these new teams will help create a cleaner, safer and more connected city. Springfield’s Public Works