Legislation to end sub-minimum wages across Illinois unlikely to be passed before Friday
- May 23, 2024 3:51 pm|
Springfield student recognized for saving teacher during medical emergency
- May 23, 2024 12:47 pm|
IDNR and Illinois Conservation Police urge everyone to boat safely this holiday weekend
- May 23, 2024 6:42 am|
Healthy Jacksonville to host Summerfest event this upcoming June 12
- May 22, 2024 6:36 pm|
IDPH warns public about rabies after first two disease-carrying bats found around Illinois
- May 22, 2024 2:21 pm|
SPD continue Tuesday morning Sangamon Towers shooting investigation that left two injured at Springfield Memorial Hospital
- May 22, 2024 5:28 am|
Springfield woman arrested in connection with weekend death of Petersburg resident
- May 21, 2024 3:26 pm|
Illinois-based casting company held call for aspiring talent this past Sunday in Champaign County
- May 21, 2024 11:12 am|
Springfield man arrested last Tuesday charged with multiple drug charges
- May 21, 2024 7:44 am|
Springfield FBI Office warns of scam targeting Chinese residents
- May 20, 2024 8:06 pm|
Illinois experiences major increase in international visitors in 2023, spurring economy
Illinois is experiencing an increase in international visitors. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity says the state welcomed more than two million international visitors in 2023 – a 39% increase from the previous year. As
City Council Report: City condemns USPS decision to move distribution center
On Tuesday, May 7, the Springfield City Council expressed its dismay that, despite extensive backlash in Springfield and surrounding communities, the United States Postal Service has chosen to downgrade Springfield area mail service and forcibly ship all
Sangamon County coroner names individual killed in recent shooting in mobile home park
The Sangamon County coroner is revealing the name of the man killed in a shooting at a mobile home park in an unincorporated area of Springfield. Michael Newton died after he was shot Saturday outside a trailer
Springfield Area Arts Council announces upcoming “Red Light Night” at end of May
The Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to present a new program to Springfield, “Red Light Night,” on Tuesday, May 28, from 5:30 P.M. to 7 P.M. in the Carnegie North room on the first floor of
First EV Day celebrated at Governor’s Mansion
Gray clouds over Springfield on Tuesday afternoon parted just in time for the first-ever celebration of EV Day in Illinois. A group of electric vehicle industry leaders, specialists, and spokespeople gathered at the Governor’s Mansion in an
Chronic Wasting Disease recently detected in Ford County as fatal neurological illness spreads into Central & Southern Illinois through deer
Chronic wasting disease has been detected in Ford County, expanding the geographic presence of the infection in free-ranging deer populations in northern Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Chronic wasting disease, commonly referred to as CWD,
Organization of Springfield funeral homes set to host Mother’s Day remembrance tribute this upcoming Saturday, May 11
A Springfield funeral home is hosting a remembrance tribute ahead of Mother’s Day for people to honor and remember mothers who have passed away. The Butler Family of Organizations – which includes Butler Funeral Homes & Cremation
Invasive longhorned tick discovered in Central Illinois
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has reported that the Asian longhorned tick (H. longicornis) has been detected in the State. On April 12, an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) grant-funded active tick surveillance program in Morgan
AP: Lawsuit alleges decades of child sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers statewide
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Child sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers was pervasive and systemic for decades, according to disturbing accounts in a lawsuit filed Monday by 95 men and women housed
Springfield’s AAHM announces new interim executive director
The Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum announced a new Interim Executive Director has been appointed to its executive leadership team. Dr. Kamau Kemayo will manage all day-to-day operations for the AAHM and will be
Dee: Communities close to big box warehouses face health fallouts
Terri Dee Illinois News Connection May 2, 2024 A recent study by the Environmental Defense Fund showed communities near mega warehouses are exposed to more polluted air. More than 2 million Illinois residents primarily in low income and
Governor makes the case for Illinois, promises growth for Springfield
In speaking to the Springfield Citizen’s Club on Thursday, May 2, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker proudly boasted of the growth the state has enjoyed since he took office, and spoke to his plans for the future of