The US Justice Department and a central Illinois sheriff’s office on Friday announced a deal resolving an inquiry into violations of federal anti-discrimination law in the shooting death last summer of an unarmed Black woman in her home after she called 911 for assistance.
A Springfield man pleaded guilty Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a couple near Southwind Park in September 2022.
Nearly a dozen Springfield Police officers are heading to the nation’s capital to boost security during the presidential transfer of power.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s continued insistence on looking to Springfield as a magical pot of gold for additional city revenue is being greeted with a stern warning from one powerful voice — Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch.
Natalie Bomke's parents, Larry and Sally Jo, check in from Springfield, Illinois, where at least 9 inches of snow dumped overnight as part of this year's first winter storm system.
As central Illinois is set to see below freezing temperatures, Springfield first responders are working to prevent fires in vacant homes.
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As central Illinois recovers from the snowstorms that left inches of snow, officials are urging residents to clear their sidewalks.
Illinoisians from across the state are encouraged to plan festivities to celebrate America’s 250 years of independence in 2026. Celebrations marking the
Pawn shop owners charged A family that owns several pawn shops throughout Central Illinois is being charged by the Illinois Attorney General for allegedly running an organized retail crime enterprise.
To enact his progressive agenda, Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to Springfield for an assist, but powerful Speaker of the Illinois House Emanuel “Chris” Welch warns that money is
The U.S. Justice Department and a central Illinois sheriff's office on Friday announced a deal resolving an inquiry into violations of federal anti-discrimination law in the shooting death last summer of an unarmed Black woman in her home after she called 911 for assistance.