Category Archives: Local News

One person is dead and two others are injured after a shooting on Monday evening on Springfield's east side. Springfield Police said officers responded to a report of a shooting before 6 pm in the 220...

Springfield School District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill announced at Monday's board meeting that she plans to retire at the end of this school year. Gill has served in education for 35 years, 30 ...

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is accusing the Trump administration of illegally withholding federal funds meant for crime victims in Illinois. Raoul said on Monday that he has joined a multist...

The number of nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate in Illinois were nearly unchanged over the month in July according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employ...

A billboard near Breese that appears to be a recruiting tool for the Proud Boys - a far-right extremist group tied to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol - has touched off outrage in the small south...

Gas prices in Illinois have gone up slightly over the past week according to GasBuddy.com. The average price for a gallon of gas in Illinois is $3.38 a gallon up 3.1 cents over the previous week. That...

Springfield Police have a suspect in a shooting that occurred in the city on Saturday night. Officers responded to the 1700 block of Pasfield at 10:23 p.m. on Saturday night, where they found a victim...

An ordinance is on the Springfield City Council agenda for Tuesday to transfer ownership of Robin Roberts Stadium from the Springfield Park District to the city, and in turn transfer the facility to t...

The Illinois State Fair concluded its 11-day run on Sunday. Although rain was minimal, fairgoers endured hot and humid conditions throughout most of the event. Last year's fair set a record attendance...

A Jacksonville area funeral director died on Saturday after he was thrown from a mower he was operating near White Hall. Greene County Coroner Brady Milnes said 53-year-old Colby Brooks was pronounced...