Local
11 hours ago
NWS: Second tornado in Springfield in a week last Wednesday, one of seven in region
Tornadoes also reported in Blue Mound, Pawnee, elsewhere.
15 hours ago
Springfield schools business manager: When bidding out bus fuel, it’s all about the markup
The sellers' profit margins are really what are up for bid.
1 day ago
Downtown Springfield becomes the starting line for the 2,300-mile long Great Race
The busy weekend kicked off with a downtown drone show celebrating Juneteenth and the arrival of the Great Race. Dahl called the event a success and credited cooperation among city, state and federal partners.
1 day ago
Registration for next school year in Springfield already underway
District 186 talks registration and supplies.
1 day ago
Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients — and the farmers who feed them
Changes to SNAP eligibility are cutting benefits for hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents and hurting small farmers who support them.
2 days ago
‘A home for hope’: Obama Presidential Center christened in grand opening ceremony
The project, under construction on Chicago’s southside since 2021, will open its doors to the public on Friday.
2 days ago
Sweet corn, stone fruit and strong opinions: What Instacart orders reveal about Illinois’ summer produce season
Instacart reports on how summer produce preferences in Illinois compare with the rest of the country.
2 days ago
Severe storm causes extensive damage to elementary school
As rain continued after the roof was damaged, water poured into the building.
2 days ago
Bus Stop is latest attempt for a downtown bar
The building at Fifth and Monroe was most recently Whiskey Jack's.
2 days ago
In the Shawnee: Alpha-gal syndrome poses threat to southern Illinoisans as tick population surges
The condition can trigger, among other things, severe allergic reactions to eating red meat.
2 days ago
‘No one can credibly investigate themselves’: Now-cleared ‘Broadview Six’ protesters request special prosecutor
DOJ commits to paying former defendants’ attorneys’ fees as case fallout continues.
2 days ago
US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud or face penalties
In its announcement, it cited problems in California, Illinois and New York — three states where Democrats are in control.
2 days ago
Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86
Dreesen is from Chicago.
2 days ago
Tropical storm remnants pound Gulf states with heavy rain after tornadoes hit the Midwest
The Midwest, meanwhile, was recovering from a strong line of storms that tore through parts of Illinois, Indiana and northern Kentucky on Wednesday.
2 days ago
Man found dead near Springfield road construction site
An autopsy is planned for later Thursday.
2 days ago
Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum
President Donald Trump is not among the announced guests. He called the $850 million center a “total disaster” in a social media post in February.
2 days ago
New D-186 superintendent is ready for his close-up
Terrance Jordan succeeds Jennifer Gill.
3 days ago
UPDATE: More damage following more severe weather throughout Illinois
Areas from one corner of Illinois to the other reported storm damage.
3 days ago
Springfield insurance agency acquires another agency
Troxell says they are growing "intentionally."
3 days ago
Two arrested for April Springfield shooting
April shooting caused damage to two homes and a car.
