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Sangamon County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Hesse was found guilty on the two criminal sexual assault charges as well as the aggravated sexual abuse charge in July of 20...
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Route 66 Mother Road Festival Happening This Weekend
The event's cruise with classic cars lines up at Capital City Shopping Center on South Dirksen Parkway and travels to downtow...
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Springfield Area Unemployment Rate Down From Same Time Last Year
The Springfield area unemployment rate for August was 3.7 percent, down a full percentage point from August 2025.
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Three Springfield Firefighters Honored for Life Saving Rescue
The Springfield Fire Department and the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association presented the Hometown Hero Award this week to...
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Friendly Honda Unveils Expanded Facilities
Friendly Honda held a grand re-opening of the new showroom and service area on Prairie Crossing Drive on Thursday afternoon.
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First Executive Director of Sangamon County Mental Health Board Named
Dr. Tatyana Gardner was formally appointed during the board's meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
Sep 24, 2026
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Early Voting and Vote by Mail Begins for November Election
In-person voting hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm weekdays on the first floor of the Sangamon County Complex on 9th Street in Spring...
Sep 24, 2026
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Mail-In Ballots to be Sent Out Today
Drop boxes are available 24/7 on the south side of the Sangamon County Complex and at the county juvenile facility and Region...
Sep 24, 2026
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Fire Contained at Reynolds Consumer Products Plant
Fire was quickly contained to the main electrical switchgear at the Reynolds Consumer Products plant on the east edge of Jack...
Sep 24, 2026
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Springfield Police Departments Adds 12 New Officers
The department said 11 of the officers graduated in August from the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center. One officer...
Sep 24, 2026
Central Illinois Native Takes Final Step Towards Catholic Sainthood
The beatification ceremony for the Reverend Fulton Sheen begins at 2 o'clock in The Dome at America's Center.
Sep 24, 2026
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Ten Local Groups Receive AED's Via HSHS St. John's Foundation Progam
The 10 local groups received the AEDs on Tuesday at HSHS Prairie Cardiovascular in Springfield.
Sep 23, 2026
UIS Rated Top Public Regional University in Illinois
University of Illinois Springfield has been rated as the top public regional university in the state for the eighth year in t...
Sep 23, 2026
Cass County Farmer Sentenced for Bank Fraud
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of Illinois said 55-year-old Travis Murphy of Chandlerville was charged i...
Sep 23, 2026
Pritzker Establishes AI Cabinet
Pritzker signed an executive order on Tuesday to establish an AI Cabinet made up of experts and representatives from several ...
Sep 23, 2026
Eight Visitor Information Centers in Illinois to Close
Illinois' eight state-run visitor information centers within rest areas at interstates around the state will be closing by th...
Sep 23, 2026
Friendly Honda to Host Grand Reopening
The newly renovated and expanded facility features a modernized showroom, expanded service center, improved employee workspac...
Sep 22, 2026
23 Members of Rival Springfield Gangs Charged in State RICO Indictments
.Springfield Police and Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser said a grand jury returned 23 indictments resulting in...
Sep 22, 2026
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Springfield District 186 School Board Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
The Springfield School District 186 Board on Monday approved a fiscal year 2027 budget with a projected deficit of $10.9 mill...
Sep 22, 2026
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Springfield Gas Prices Continue to Rise
The agency reports today average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Springfield is $4.76, down about a cent from yeste...
Sep 22, 2026
Two Illinois School Place in Top 10 of U.S. News and World Report
Northwestern University and the University of Chicago are part of a three-way tie for ninth place with Johns Hopkins Universi...
Sep 22, 2026
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Memorial Health Championship to Return in 2027
Tournament officials announced Monday morning that the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS will be June 17 through ...
Sep 21, 2026
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Illinois EPA Releases New Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
The document says Illinois cut its net greenhouse gas emissions by 32 percent from 2005 to 2023. That was due mainly to a shi...
Sep 21, 2026
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