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One of Two Men Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison in Connection with 2011 Murder of Caleb Witty
Gipson was given credit for the two years he spent in the Macon County Jail awaiting a resolution to his case, and he will be...
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Springfield Underwater Search & Rescue Team Purchases New Equipment
The Springfield Underwater Search & Rescue Team recently upgraded their resources by purchasing two new boats, two new mo...
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Chatham Fire Department Responds to Multi-Resident Fire
No one was hurt in the fire but one unit suffered heavy smoke and heat damage, while another suffered moderate smoke damage.
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SMTD Acquires Land for Future Secondary Hub
The new facility would feature improved shelter from the weather in the form of larger canopies, improved passenger informati...
7h ago
Sangamon County Mental Health Board Extends Deadline for Vacant Board Position
The Sangamon County Mental Health Board has extended the application deadline for the vacant board position to November 30th ...
7h ago
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ALPLM to Celebrate Gettysburg Address Anniversary with Free Admission
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will be celebrating the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address by offering...
7h ago
State Senator Turner to Host Turkey Giveaway
The free giveaway will take place on Friday, Nov. 13 at the Greater All Nation Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, located at...
7h ago
Springfield City Council Final Speaker List Mistake Caused by Microsoft365 Exchange Communication Error
A Microsoft365 Exchange communication error led to two individuals who submitted requests to speak electronically via the Cit...
18h ago
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Welch to Step Down as Speaker
Welch closed the statement by saying "I am proud of this work, but I serve at the pleasure of the caucus, and I want our...
18h ago
Curve Inn to Host Ceremonial Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting on Friday
Nine months after a fire devastated the Curve Inn they will be hosting a ribbon cutting on Friday November 6th at 5 PM to com...
21h ago
Two Springfield Men Arrested on Stolen Gun Charges
Two Springfield men were arrested on stolen gun charges after fleeing a traffic stop on November 1st.
21h ago
Springfield Man Indicted on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
32-year-old Ross Boner of Goodwin Court in Springfield was arrested at his home on November 4th and taken to the Sangamon Cou...
21h ago
Welch's Speakership in Jeopardy
WMAY'S Patrick Pfingsten reports in his The Illinoize newsletter that 26 House Democrats have signed a letter claiming they w...
Nov 5, 2026
Springfield City Council Debates How to Proceed with Landlord Registry
Ward 3 Alderman Roy Williams again advocated for the city to engage with both building managers and tenants while drafting a ...
Nov 5, 2026
Pritzker Unveils National Plan to Help Illinois
The plan is aimed at reversing many Trump administration policies that Pritzker believes harms Illinois.
Nov 5, 2026
Springfield Police Make Arrest in Sunday Shooting
Officers found and arrested 20-year-old Keith Washington.
Nov 5, 2026
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Jake Davis Out Indefinitely with a Shoulder Injury
Davis, who separated his shoulder in the Illini's season opener against Farleigh Dickinson underwent surgery on that shoulder...
Nov 5, 2026
Despite Federal Wire Fraud Charges Ammons Wins Re-Election
Carol Ammons defeated write-in candidate Keith Smith while Aaron Ammons defeated Republican Challenger Alan Anderson.
Nov 4, 2026
CWLP Responds to Damaged Power Poles
CWLP responded to a power outage early Wednesday that was caused by a damaged switch on a pole that caught fire on Robbins Ro...
Nov 4, 2026
Sangamon County Voter Turnout Over 50%
More than 79,000 ballots were cast in Sangamon County for a turnout of more than 56 percent.
Nov 4, 2026
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Turner Defeats Lesko to Keep State Senate Seat
State Senator Doris Turner won re-election to her 48th District seat. The Springfield Democrat received more than 60 percent ...
Nov 4, 2026
Local Incumbents to Return to U.S. House
Democratic Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski will return to Washington to represent the 13th District with a decisive win over Re...
Nov 4, 2026
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Crouch to Remain Sangamon County Sheriff
Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch won re-election in Tuesday's midterm balloting with nearly 54 percent of the vote over D...
Nov 3, 2026
