Judith Ruiz-Branch Illinois News Connection April 10, 2025 A new study shows how extreme weather conditions negatively affect production yields on Midwest dairy farms, with a disproportionate impact on smaller farms. Researchers at the University of Illinois studied milk production records from nine Midwest dairy farme...

Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 AM, the inaugural organ donor memorial walk, coordinated by Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network will be held at St. John's Hospital Pavilion, 301 N. 8th Street, Springfield, in honor of patient donors from HSHS St. John's Hospital. The public is welcomed to attend. Participants will ...

By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office came under intense scrutiny after an unarmed Black woman was shot and killed by a deputy in her Springfield home in July 2024. The deputy charged with her murder, Sean Grayson, had a troubled emp...

Springfield Police stopped a vehicle in the 1800 block of east Cedar Street in reference to an ongoing investigation. All five passengers were detained by police, and ultimately three firearms were recovered to include a loaded Springfield Armory pistol, Sharps Brothers .223 AR pistol with a loaded magazine and a round...

The Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers that the Tuesday, April 15 deadline is quickly approaching for filing 2024 state individual income tax returns. The agency began accepting and processing individual income tax returns on January 27, the same date the IRS began accepting federal returns. Illinois...

By BETH HUNDSODRFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com The trial of a former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy accused of the murder of an unarmed Black woman in 2024 will be moved 85 miles north to Peoria County. A Sangamon County judge granted a motion Tuesday for a change of venue without an o...

As spring sets in and more people head outside, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has issued a reminder that uncertified Illinoisans are to leave baby birds and young animals alone when they encounter them in the wild. The Illinois Wildlife Code provides legal protection for wildlife. Keeping wild animals as...

Legendary American rock band The Black Crowes will bring their electrified guitar strings, and stripped, bare-boned rock & roll to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Saturday, August 9. The Black Crowes have been a staple of American rock & roll since their 1990 debut, blending blues-infused riffs with un...

The City of Springfield's Department of Public Works is issuing a reminder to residents that the next round of branch pickup for 2025 will begin on Monday, April 7. This program, conducted in quadrants, provides residents with a scheduled week for collection. Residents must have their branches curbside by 7:00 AM on th...

The Illinois State Police today confirmed that Jacksonville resident Benchy Couloute has been arrested in connection to a murder last month in Beardstown, IL. At 7:45 PM on March 24, Beardstown Police and other emergency services responded to reports of an unresponsive male. On arrival, they found 37-year-old Junior Ng...