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Category Archives: Local News

Next opportunity for passport registration from Sangamon County clerk to be held this upcoming Saturday at VFW Post 755
Sangamon County Circuit Clerk Joe Roesch's office is hosting a passport registration day this Saturday, April 5, at VFW Post 755, located at 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd. The event will run from 9 a.m. to...
Newsroom Apr 02, 2025
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight set for Mission #73 this April 15
The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight is set to commence its 2025 flying season with Mission #73 on April 15. This mission will honor 93 veterans, including 11 Korean Era veterans and 82 Vietnam Era vetera...
Newsroom Apr 02, 2025
Illinois DCFS marks Child Abuse Prevention Month in April
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, Hospital Sisters Health System, the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, along with elected officials, child w...
Newsroom Apr 01, 2025
Henson Robinson Zoo set for opening weekend fun this first weekend in April
The Springfield Park District is thrilled to invite visitors for the highly anticipated Opening Weekend at the Henson Robinson Zoo on April 5 and 6. The zoo says it's set to kick off the 2025 season w...
Newsroom Apr 01, 2025
Chatham PD recover stolen ATV, warrant out for suspect
The Chatham Police Department successfully recovered a stolen $24,000 ATV within 96 hours of its theft, thanks to a combination of technology, traditional police work, and public assistance. The ATV w...
Newsroom Apr 01, 2025
Sangamon County Sheriff's Department underwent de-escalation training last week with year anniversary of Sonya Massey killing in the offing
As the community approaches the one-year mark of the death of Sonya Massey - who was shot in her home in July of 2024 by former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson after making a call for help to repo...
Newsroom Mar 31, 2025
ISP continues investigating serious single-vehicle accident from last Monday at intersection of North Second Street and Calhoun Ave in Springfield
The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 is investigating a serious single-vehicle crash that occurred early Monday morning at the intersection of North Second Street and Ca...
Newsroom Mar 31, 2025
New York woman gets probation in home state after traveling to Springfield with intention of killing her father
21 year old Emily Getman has pleaded guilty to charges of battery and property damage, resulting in a sentence of 24 months of probation in her home state of New York. The conditions of her probation ...
Newsroom Mar 31, 2025
Registration remains open for Staab family's Kids Good Grief Camp
The Staab Family, operators of the Springfield area Staab Funeral Homes, has issued a notice that registration remains open ahead of its annual "Kids Good Grief Camp", set for April 6 at Erin's Pavili...
Newsroom Mar 30, 2025
CWLP urges caution around community transformers: "Stay Clear of the Big Green Box"
As the spring season gives way to outdoors projects, CWLP is reminding customers to stay clear from pad-mounted transformers, or the "big green box." These ubiquitous installations, essential for elec...
Newsroom Mar 30, 2025