[LISTEN] 100+ Who Care In Springfield discusses group’s donation to The James Project
The group 100+ Who Care in Springfield has taken the proceeds of a unique recent local fundraiser and made a $10,000 donation to support the work of the James Project on behalf of foster children and foster
Ground is broken on new $10 million civil engineering complex for Springfield’s Air National Guard unit
Ground has been broken on a new $10 million Base Civil Engineer complex that could mark the beginning of a new era for Springfield’s Air National Guard unit. The 183rd Wing will consolidate several operations into the
[LISTEN] Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses report on clergy sex abuse in Catholic dioceses of Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses the conclusion of a five-year investigation into clergy sex abuse in the Catholic Church in Illinois, which found more than 450 priests and brothers had abused children over the years, with
[LISTEN] Q&A with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
During a stop in Springfield, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin talks to reporters about the debt ceiling dispute, his working relationship with new Mayor Misty Buscher, and more. Click here to listen to the press availability.
[LISTEN] Groundbreaking for new Base Civil Engineer facility at 183rd Wing in Springfield
Ground is broken on the new $10 million Base Civil Engineer complex at the 183rd Wing base at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield. Guest speakers include National Guard Adjutant General Richard Neely and U.S. Senator Dick
Five year Illinois state investigation of Roman Catholic yields report alleging nearly 2000 victims since 1950
A five-year investigation into sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic clergy across Illinois has produced a sweeping report alleging more than 450 offenders and nearly 2,000 victims since 1950. The report released by Illinois Attorney General
Northwestern Illinois man facing federal charges in connection with his vehicle and an abortion clinic
A northwestern Illinois man is facing federal charges after he allegedly drove his car into a building that’s being planned for use as an abortion clinic in Danville. Prosecutors say 73-year-old Philip Buyno of Prophetstown was found
Remains of 32-year-old Tech Sergeant Harold Kretzer of Odin being brought back to Illinois after 80 years
Nearly 80 years after he died in combat in World War II, the remains of an airman from Southern Illinois are being brought back home. 32-year-old Tech Sergeant Harold Kretzer of Odin was flying a mission as
Illinois State Fair books Alanis Morrisette to perform on the Grandstand this August
The Illinois State Fair has booked another big name for the Grandstand this summer. Alanis Morrisette – a seven-time Grammy winner who has sold more than 75 million records – will perform in Springfield on Sunday, August
“Wheel of Fortune LIVE” coming to UIS Performing Arts Center in this coming autumn
A live stage version of a long-running TV game show is coming to the UIS Performing Arts Center this fall. “Wheel of Fortune LIVE” will give audience members a chance to play the game, spin the wheel,
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher notes that Wyndham City Centre owner is unhappy with downward TIF revision
While nothing is final yet, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher says the owner of the Wyndham City Centre downtown is not happy about her downward revision in the amount of financial assistance the city could provide to renovate
Thousands of dollars in donations to LDRT allows for upcoming expansion
Tens of thousands of dollars in donations will expand the reach of the volunteer group of union laborers that responds to major natural disasters across Central and Southern Illinois. The Laborers’ Disaster Relief Team responds with union