Sangamon County Circuit Clerk Joe Roesch has announced that his office will be hosting a passport registration day this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon at VFW Post 755, located at 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd.

The city said 28-year city employee Jay Underfanger will take over as the department's acting director.

A statement from Pritzker said he considered Edgar a friend and mentor, adding, "His commitment to reaching across the aisle in service of the people of Illinois undeniably made our state better."

Springfield Police arrested 44-year-old Natasha Blackwell at about 10 am Saturday on initial charges of first-degree murder and aggravated domestic battery.

It has been announced that Jim Edgar, who served as 38th Governor of Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Edgar was born in Vinita, Oklahoma and later raised in his father Cecil's hometown of Charleston, Illinois. A lifelong Republican, Edgar was first elected as state representative for the 53rd Distri...

Ted Dabrowski a former banker and former president of the policy and commentary organization Wirepoints has announced that he will be running for Governor of Illinois.

Governor JB Pritzker called the attack "horrifying," adding that "political violence has no place in this country" as he sent sympathies to Kirk's family and friends.

Bailey lost to Governor JB Pritzker by around 13-points in 2022. His running mate will be Cook County GOP Chairman Aaron Del Mar

The reason a new director is needed is because current director Greg Tally is retiring

The mayor and each alderperson will host an event in each ward with senior city staff members.