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6 days ago

Storm damage across Springfield and Central Illinois following storms Wednesday night

Storm damage, and heavy rain, reported throughout Central Illinois.

7 days ago

Jacksonville chiropractor sentenced to a year in prison

Sean Rondeau had also committed fraud over a decade ago.

7 days ago

Boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries on a motorbike

A motorbike collided with a pickup truck near the intersection of North Daniel and East Carpenter.

7 days ago

New study raises questions about health risks near industrial waste facilities

Madrigal said her interest in the topic stems from years of cancer research and a desire to better understand environmental factors that may contribute to health disparities.

7 days ago

10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes

State lawmakers pass bill that implements these new federal restrictions.

7 days ago

‘Crock of s—’: Transcripts show grand jurors dismissed for disagreeing with government’s case against ‘Broadview Six’

Highly anticipated transcripts detail other alleged prosecutorial misconduct that led to case’s collapse.

7 days ago

Republicans hope to reengage Bears with new proposals

Pritzker says he’s open to special session as he takes calls from Bears.

7 days ago

Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall

The governor scored wins on junk fees, cellphones and insurance rates.

7 days ago

Weather Service watching for severe storms, especially north of Springfield

Heavy rain, and more hot weather possible.

1 week ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed solving Springfield playground fire

Around $70K in damage done to a Springfield park.

1 week ago

Pritzker open to special session on Bears

The governor characterizes the team's Springfield strategy as disorganized.

1 week ago

Activist: Springfield is positioning itself to sneak a data center into town

CWLP wants the council to eliminate a high-load rate category enacted eight years ago.

1 week ago

Springfield Memorial Hospital CEO to resign

His last day on the job will be Friday, June 12.

1 week ago

New World Screwworm raises concerns for livestock producers, but not food safety

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has implemented several measures to combat the screwworm, including quarantines and increased monitoring in affected areas. When a confirmed case is identified, officials establish a containment zone and intensify eradication efforts.

1 week ago

New state budget (minus $10M) frustrates Raoul

He assures Republicans concerned about his focus he can "walk and chew gum" at the same time.

1 week ago

Sangamon County Fair returns Wednesday

Sangamon County Fair returns Wednesday with rides, livestock shows, and family entertainment.

1 week ago

Building on Illinois State Fairgrounds is being demolished

"Building 29 started as a dormitory and ended as a document storage facility."

1 week ago

Community leaders react to Logan Correctional Center closure

The new IDOC facility will be built in Crest Hill. It will cost $1 billion and will hold 800 women and 1,500 men.

1 week ago

Flooding rains in Springfield twice Monday

Flooding in Springfield Monday, heat after that for a few days.

1 week ago

New provost, dean, and CEO of SIU School of Medicine named

Dr. Ian Martin will replace Dr. Jerry Kruse, who is retiring.

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