Springfield man arrested and charged with first-degree murder after woman found dead on Saturday
A Springfield man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder Saturday night after a woman was found dead in the road. A resident of a mobile home park near North Oaklane and Oak Crest Roads found a
Glenwood Titans to play the Richards High Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon, listen through WMAY
The Glenwood Titans won their first playoff game in two years last week by beating Bloomington. This week the Titans travel to Oak Lawn to face the Richards High Bulldogs at 2:30 on Saturday afternoon. If you
AP: ‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will slice across Americas on Saturday with millions along path
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer Tens of millions in the Americas are getting front-row seats for a rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun. What’s called an annular solar eclipse will briefly dim the skies
Former Illinois Representative Bill Black of Danville dead at 81
Longtime member of the Illinois General Assembly Bill Black from Danville died Saturday at the age of 81. Black was a prominent member of the Republican Party and retired from the legislature in 2010. He was noted
Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon to host Art Spectacular in Washington Park this Saturday and Sunday
The Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon will be the site this weekend for Art Spectacular, a multi-experience festival of art, music, and children’s programs that is free for all ages. The event is a professionally juried fine art
[AUDIO] Jay Shanle of the SOB Festival speaks on Lay of the Land about oysters, beer, and supporting the local community
In this newest of Lay of the Land episodes, Trent R. Nelson talked with Jay Shanle of the Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival about the party coming up in mere hours. Oysters, beer, and the local SOB
Little bronze dog sculptures to honor Lincoln’s dog Fido for this Saturday’s International Dog Day are scattered about Springfield
Six local artists have created original dog sculptures cast in bronze, which have since been placed around downtown Springfield. The installation honors International Dog Day this Saturday, and this year’s theme revolves around Fido, President Lincoln’s dog.
Vinegar Hill Neighborhood Association Block Party starting this upcoming Saturday morning
The Vinegar Hill Neighborhood Association is hosting a block party on Saturday, and everyone’s invited. The fun begins at 11:00 in the morning at the Capitol Complex Visitors Center at 425 S. College St. Devin Williams will
Lincoln to host its annual Balloons Over 66 Weekend this Friday and Saturday
The Town of Lincoln will be hosting its Balloons Iver 66 Weekend with over 30 hot air balloons launched from three locations on Friday and Saturday. The weekend includes the annual Lincoln Art Fair downtown, barbecue competition, dock
Region 9 American Iris Society Plant Sale starting this Saturday, August 26 at 9 a.m. at Springfield’s Washington Park
The Region 9 American Iris Society Plant Sale will be selling plants at Washington Park this coming weekend. Region 9 encompasses all of Illinois, and the mission of AIR is stated as, “To develop the science of