Hundsdorfer: Grayson’s behavior in Logan County led superior to ask, ‘How are you still employed with us?’
- July 26, 2024 10:09 pm|
Dee: Teachers’ conference unites IL educators for improving schools
- July 26, 2024 6:04 pm|
Illinois Housing Development Authority Board to award millions in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
- July 25, 2024 2:01 pm|
DOJ opens investigation into death of Springfield’s Sonya Massey
- July 25, 2024 1:55 pm|
Parker: As rare black bear sightings spark excitement in southern Illinois, IDNR says keep a safe distance
- July 24, 2024 9:05 pm|
Springfield man convicted in attempted murder of ex-girlfriend
- July 24, 2024 8:04 pm|
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence report notes big increase in deaths from domestic violence across 2023
- July 24, 2024 5:09 pm|
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office issues bevy of citations during recent safety campaigns
- July 24, 2024 2:02 pm|
Illinois State Fair announces harness racing for August 8
- July 23, 2024 7:18 pm|
Oklahoma City man sentenced to prison over bank fraud and identity theft in Springfield
- July 23, 2024 7:14 am|
Former Spaulding Police Chief sentenced to less than one year for multiple counts of child pornography, grooming
A former Riverton resource officer and Chief of Police for the Village of Spaulding recently pled guilty to multiple counts of child pornography and grooming. James Hillyer was sentenced to 364 days in the Sangamon County Jail,
Springfield man on parole arrested for violations, guns and drugs recovered from scene
On July 2 Springfield Police Department Street Crimes Unit assisted Illinois Department of Corrections parole agents in conducting a compliance check in the 3000 block of S. 3rd Street. Subsequently, guns and drugs were found at that
City Council Report: Historic monument land transfers approved amid modern racial anxieties
During its July 9 Committee of the Whole meeting, the City of Springfield advanced multiple amendments relating to the 1908 Springfield Race Riots monument project, formally surrendering reversionary rights on property designated for the federal government for
Springfield’s LLCC offering Arts for ALL presentations in August and October for interested parties
Lincoln Land Community College’s Academy for Lifelong Learning is offering “Arts for ALL,” two free, public presentations that feature the beauty and uniqueness of all people through the arts. The events will be held on Aug. 8
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice to host Lincoln job event in mid-July
The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice will host employment screening events for its Juvenile Justice Specialist positions at the new Monarch Youth Center in Lincoln. Juvenile Justice Specialists make a difference in the lives of youth by
Sangamon County Historical Society grants three non-profits money for historical preservation
Three nonprofit organizations recently received grants from the Sangamon County Historical Society to fund special projects that help preserve and promote local history. Awards were presented to the following organizations that submitted applications: Prairie Skies Public Library
SMTD to provide free roundtrip bus tokens for vets going to Veterans Empowerment Resource Fair later in July
The Sangamon Mass Transit District is providing free round-trip bus tokens to offer transportation for veterans to the Veterans Empowerment Resource Fair. The free rides for veterans are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 20.
Fund for businesses and residents affected by Adams Street fire in Downtown Springfield to begin paying out after July 10 application deadline
The first tranche of funds totaling $10,000 raised by the community for the businesses and residents affected by the fire at 413 E Adams Street on June 19 will be disbursed within a month of the tragedy.
City of Springfield recently unveils new online dashboard for tracking cited properties across the capital
The City of Springfield recently unveiled a new online dashboard that is set to help track cited properties across the city. The dashboard will allow for anyone to visually track areas of concern. Moving Pillsbury Forward said
(Updated) Woman dead in early morning “deputy-involved” shooting
Update, July 6: The office of Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has identified the woman shot at S. Hoover Ave. as Sonya Massey of Springfield. Preliminary findings from the Coroner’s report confirms that Massey died of a
City Council Report: City formalizes 16 sq. feet yard signage rule
The City Council this week advanced a somewhat controversial proposal to increase the total allowed footage of temporary signage in residential lots from 12 square feet to 16 sq.ft. The ordinance, which comes in the midst of
Hancock: Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – When Illinois high school students sit down to take their annual state assessments next year, they will take a different exam than in recent years. The Illinois State