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Springfield Man Arrested in Child Sexual Assault Case
Kallal is facing Three counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault, one count of Criminal Sexual Assault, and two counts of A...
Jun 12, 2026
Second Round of Storms Leads to More Power Outages
City Water, Light and Power in Springfield reported more than 11,000 customers were without power in 64 areas throughout the ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Wind Gust of 68 MPH Reported at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
The National Weather Service at Lincoln reported a wind gust of 68 miles per hour at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport after 7:...
Jun 12, 2026
Frerichs Announces the Charitable Trust Hunger Relief Grant Program
The Charitable Trust Hunger Relief Grant program will provide grants of up to $5,000 to 10 nonprofit organizations that don't...
Jun 12, 2026
State Board of Education Has Plan on How to Improve How Math is Taught
ISBE approved the plan during their board meeting on Wednesday
Jun 12, 2026
CWLP Working Hard to Restore Power to All Customers Affected by Severe Weather
According to CWLP by 2 P.M. Thursday fewer than 200 customers remained without power.
Jun 11, 2026
APL, Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport and Others See Damage from Severe Storms
APL Executive Director Deana Corbin said the roofs on the shelter and clinic were blown off
Jun 11, 2026
Severe Storms Overnight Lead to Power Outages
About 10,000 customers were without power at 3 a.m. Crews were clearing downed trees and power lines through the night.
Jun 11, 2026
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Sangamon County Fair Hosting Senior Day Today
The Sangamon County Fair continues today in New Berlin with Senior Day. The carnival is open from 3 to 11 p.m.
Jun 11, 2026
Jacksonville Chiropractor Sentenced to Prison in Fraud Case
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of Illinois said 56-year-old Sean Rondeau pleaded guilty in December 2025...
Jun 11, 2026
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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul Comments on Budget Shortfall
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says his office was underfunded by $10 million in the latest budget, and that could mak...
Jun 11, 2026
Teen on Motorbike Involved in Accident in Springfield
The teen sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported by EMS to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of ...
Jun 10, 2026
The Beach at Lake Taylorville Reopens
The IDPH website listed the beach as open as of Wednesday June 10th.
Jun 10, 2026
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City of Springfield Reminds Residents of Cooling Centers
As extreme heat moves into the Springfield area and heat warning are announced the City of Springfield are reminding resident...
Jun 10, 2026
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Roszhart Stepping Down as President of Springfield Memorial Hospital
Roszhart was named the hospital's president on July 1, 2024 after serving as president of Memorial Health Ambulatory Group.
Jun 10, 2026
City Council Considers Eliminating Special Electric Rates for High Load Customers
If the council approves the elimination of the rate, then CWLP would instead individually negotiate rates for potential large...
Jun 10, 2026
Sangamon County Fair Begins Today
The Sangamon County Fair opens a five-day run today at the fairgrounds in New Berlin
Jun 10, 2026
Manar Discusses Chicago Bears New Stadium Negotiations
Manar said the Bears should make their thoughts on what's on the table clear.
Jun 10, 2026
Springfield Fire Department Aids Motorist Stuck in Floodwater
According to authorities the Springfield Fire Department responded to a report of a motorist stranded in floodwater near the ...
Jun 09, 2026
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Demolition Begins on Building 29 on Illinois State Fairgrounds
The building that once served as the dorm for 4-H students was deemed uninhabitable in 2012.
Jun 09, 2026
Sinkhole Opens Up in Springfield Parking Lot
The parking lot located off Monroe Street between Pasfield and Lewis Streets has a 12-foot-deep sinkhole in it. The reason is...
Jun 09, 2026
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SIU School of Medicine Name New Dean and Provost
A nationally recognized physician in emergency medicine has been selected as the next provost and dean of SIU School of Medic...
Jun 09, 2026
Illinois State Museum Offering Free Illinois State Fair Admission
Visitors to the exhibit will receive a voucher good for one weekday admission to this year's Illinois State Fair, which runs ...
Jun 09, 2026
