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Fire Destroys Garage at Residence in Loami
Several area departments responded before noon. No injuries are reported.
46m ago
Springfield Fire Department Responds to Fire at Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Building
Fire crews were called after a haze was detected throughout the floor. No injuries are reported. Traffic in that block was de...
48m ago
District 186 Votes to Increase Rate of After School Program
The weekly rate will go up by 5 or 10 dollars for the 2026-2027 school year, depending on the plan
1h ago
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Springfield Man Arrested on Child Sexual Assault Charges
31-year-old Jeremy S. Lafleur was arrested by Sangamon County Sheriff's officers on March 19thon six counts of predatory crim...
1h ago
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Former IEA President Weaver Passes Away at Age 86
Weaver, who also spent 30 years as a teacher in the Harvey school system, was the first Black person to be elected president ...
1h ago
Fire Damages Springfield Residence
Firefighters were called to the 3900 block of Thackeray Drive at about 6 pm and found smoke and flames coming from the attic
9h ago
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Illinois House Republicans Speak Out on the Shooting Death of Sheridan Gorman
A Venezuelan national is charged with first-degree murder in Thursday's shooting death of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman.
9h ago
Homeowners and Auto Insurance Bill Advances in Illinois General Assembly
The governor first called for regulating homeowners insurance rates last summer after State Farm Insurance announced a 27 per...
9h ago
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Portion of North Grand to Close Wednesday for Water Main Relocation
CWLP has announced that starting Wednesday March 25th eastbound North Grand Avenue will be closed between 7th Street and 8th ...
20h ago
The Chicks to Play Illinois State Fair on August 22nd
The Chicks are scheduled to headline the grandstand on Saturday, August 22 during the fair's second weekend
Mar 24, 2026
SPD Releases Results of March 17th Traffic Detail
During this detail, officers conducted 39 traffic stops in a 3-hour period with 37 citations issued
Mar 24, 2026
Village of Chatham Breaks Ground on New Municipal Building
The new municipal center will replace three current buildings.
Mar 24, 2026
Sangamon County Board Tables Vote on Data Center
The Sangamon County Board tabled a vote on Monday to approve the construction of a 600-Megawatt data center in the southwest ...
Mar 24, 2026
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CEO of Simon Property Group has Died
Simon Property Group said David Simon died Sunday after a battle with cancer. He was 64.
Mar 24, 2026
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Leland Grove Police Chief's DUI Leads to License Suspension
Ryan's driver's license will be suspended beginning today March 23rd. That suspension is set to expire after a year.
Mar 23, 2026
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Fire Displaces Seven in Springfield
Springfield Firefighters were dispatched at 2 p.m. and arrived to find a house with heavy fire on the rear exterior, with som...
Mar 23, 2026
Secretary of State Warns of Sophisticated Text Scams
The texts threaten vehicle registration suspension, license penalties or other enforcement actions if someone does not click ...
Mar 23, 2026
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Democrat Marc Bell Re-Enters Sangamon County Sheriff's Race
Marc Bell announced via social media late Friday afternoon that he will remain on the November ballot.
Mar 23, 2026
Six Shot and Wounded Near ISU Campus in Normal
Police said the victims included two juveniles, two men and two women
Mar 23, 2026
Gas Prices Increase in Illinois
In Springfield, the average price today is $3.98, up 38 cents from a week ago and up $1.15 from a month ago.
Mar 23, 2026
Springfield Fire Department Responds to Fire in Target Parking Lot
Fire crews deployed water cannons to bring the blaze under control.
Mar 20, 2026
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New Berlin Woman Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
After a lengthy investigation authorities arrested Lindsey Prather, 43 of New Berlin on five counts of Aggravated Criminal Se...
Mar 20, 2026
Croke Wins Democratic Primary for Comptroller
Croke will advance to the November election and face Republican Bryan Drew of Marion in the first open election for the compt...
Mar 20, 2026
