Chatham Police officer’s late December heroics saves woman from burning building
A Chatham Police officer rescued a woman from a burning house in December. Officer Robin Brachear responded to a report of a structure fire. Dispatch advised the entire home was on fire. Brachear arrived on the scene
Illinois Sec. of State Giannoulias encourages the state’s military veterans to share their stories, items and history with the Illinois History Project
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is encouraging Illinois military veterans to share their stories, photos and mementos for future generations as part of the Illinois History Project. Currently, more than 6,700 records from Illinois veterans have been
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation hosting multi-day, multi-location Veterans day events, including in Springfield
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation is honoring our country’s brave men and women with multi-locale Veterans Day events. At each location, veterans are able to come and receive free groceries and other gifts, and consult with
SMTD to offer free rides for everyone this Saturday in honor of Veterans Day
This Saturday, the Sangamon Mass Transit District is offering free rides to everyone in honor of our nation’s veterans. Managing Director Steve Schoeffel believes waiving fares for all fixed route passengers rather than just veterans will honor
ALPLM unveils “Beacon of Endurance” Wednesday afternoon in Springfield
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum unveiled its newest addition Wednesday afternoon in Springfield. The “Beacon of Endurance” celebrates many of the timeless words and phrases uttered by the former president; it was designed by BJ
Over 100 Illinois police officers being honored for their valor in ISP medal ceremony
136 police officers from around the state are being honored for bravery and valor in the line of duty. For the first time since 2016, Illinois State Police have issued Law Enforcement Medals of Honor to officers
Congresswoman Budzinski continues working towards securing more money for Springfield’s rail consolidation project
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says she’s still working to secure millions of dollars in additional funding for ongoing work on the 10th Street rail consolidation project. Budzinski and a White House advisor visited Springfield Friday to tour some
Twelve fallen police officers honored during annual ceremonies in Springfield
A dozen fallen police officers have been honored during annual ceremonies in Springfield. Law enforcement personnel from around the state come to Springfield each year for the Police Officers Memorial Event, including a prayer service at the
AFL-CIO pays tribute to worker killed at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport earlier this month
A top Illinois labor union is paying tribute to a worker who was killed on the job earlier this month at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, as part of a remembrance of fallen workers around the state and
Illinois House unanimously approves resolution to name Route 54 bridge after fallen Riverton Marine
The Illinois House has unanimously approved a resolution that would name the Route 54 bridge over the Sangamon River in honor of a Riverton Marine who was killed in action in Vietnam. The proposal from State Representatives