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Springfield Empowerment Zone awards $420K to youth programs

For the fourth year in a row, the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership is granting money and providing wraparound support to afterschool and out-of-school-time programs in Springfield.

Springfield City Council approves CPA funding for 19 projects

Two weeks after the Community Preservation Committee sent its final recommendations, the Springfield City Council approved 19 Community Preservation Act funding requests for projects covering community housing,

Lowest-paying jobs in Springfield, Ohio

Stacker ranked the 50 lowest-paying jobs in Springfield, using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2024.

Scott Eckert believes in e-commerce, taking over as Americas CEO at Mirakl in Boston

Global Partners pushes back on highway service plaza redo; BJ’s builds its first Mass. store in over a decade; live music is coming to Logan Airport.

Girls in Construction Camp empowers future builders

A unique summer camp in Springfield is giving young girls a hands-on introduction to the construction industry, aiming to inspire future car

It's Your Business Pia's still going strong at 50

A popular neighborhood bar was almost a pizzeria. Pia's co-owner Eric Meyer said that Leo Furla and Stacy Pomonis had originally envisioned the building at 1609 W. Springfield Ave. as a pizza parlor.

Thousands of WMass residents join 'No Kings Day' protests

Residents in Springfield, Northmapton, Pittsfield, Westfield and other communities across western Massachusetts protested on 'No Kings Day.'

Springfield street renamed in honor of Ukrainian community

A street in Springfield has been renamed in honor of the local Ukrainian community. Last month, the city agreed to rename a block in a residential neighborhood from "Kiev Street" to "Kyiv Street." Now, a special blue-and-yellow street sign marks the site with the colors of Ukraine's flag.

Springfield's 'No Kings' protests not canceled; organizers say messages were sent in error

Three events have been planned for the national "No Kings" day of mobilization in Springfield. None of these have been canceled.

Residents 'irate' over proposed gravel mine in Springfield Township

In rural Springfield Township, there's an uproar concerning a portion of farmland that could be converted to a gravel mine if a Dearborn-based company has its way.

Evaluating the Value of Classic Matchboxes

Classic matchboxes have fascinated collectors and enthusiasts for decades.

No Kings protest scheduled for this weekend in Springfield. What you need to know

The protests are being organized in response to the estimated $40 million price tag on the parade. Here’s what’s happening in Springfield.

Groundbreaking kicks off ‘X’ reconstruction project

SPRINGFIELD — One of Springfield’s largest roadway projects in the city’s history is officially underway. City and state officials gathered outside the main entrance of Forest Park on May 21 to celebrate the start of the $27.5 million “X” reconstruction project, a roadway initiative over 10 years in the making.

Illinois legislative panel advances ‘aid in dying’ legislation despite uncertain path to approval

A state committee voted to push forward a bill that would let terminally ill patients request life-ending medication.

State of Illinois Spring Vendor Summit to Provide Resources and Networking for Business Owners

SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) will host its Spring Vendor Summit on June 4, 2025. The event will take place

West Springfield Fire Department reminds parents of window safety

A child from Southbridge has died after falling out of a window last week. Now, first responders are warning parents of the dangers of an open window, especially when left unattended.

Springfield council approves David Cameron's city manager contract in narrow 5-4 vote

Cameron has been credited with rapid development in nearby Republic. While some praised his "disruptive" leadership style, others were wary.

Editorial: State legislators score a quiet favor from their friends at the Illinois Supreme Court

State lawmakers who double as lawyers shouldn’t be allowed to use their time in Springfield as credit for continuing education.

Court-appointed attorneys begin work stoppage

Earlier this spring, a legislative proposal to raise rates for Massachusetts bar advocates failed to gain traction.

Celebrating 90 years of Lake Springfield

"Lake Springfield has been at the heart of our community for 90 years — not just as a vital resource for water and power, but as a place where memories are made,” said Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher. “This celebration is about fun and fellowship and looking ahead to the lake’s continued role in making Springfield a vibrant, thriving city."

Springfield police reports: assaults, vandalism and youths busted stealing Gel Blasters

Retail theft: Just before 1 p.m., a 12-year-old male from Upper Darby was taken into custody after stealing a Gel Blaster toy gun from Target at Springfield Mall. He was turned over to family and will be charged with retail theft.

Lawmakers consider fixes to energy policy that’s been outpaced by power-hungry technology

Lawmakers are considering several proposals to Illinois’ energy policy, which all sides agree has not kept up with the demands of power-sucking technology.

Here's why a Springfield attorney was suspended for 2 years

Salena Young's husband, Jason Paul Young, was suspended by the attorney discipline board in 2024 for the same act.

Man, 42, fatally shot in Lawndale

Anthony Harvey was in the 1600 block of South Springfield Avenue around 8:40 p.m. Monday when he was shot in the chest, Chicago police said.

No injuries reported in Glenwood mobile home fire with cause under investigation

No injuries were reported in a mobile home fire on Friday afternoon at a Glenwood mobile home park, according to Eugene Springfield Fire officials.

74 New Physicians Graduate From SIU School Of Medicine

SPRINGFIELD - The Prairie State welcomed a fresh crop of new physicians on May 17, as Southern Illinois University School of Medicine awarded degrees t

Does Massachusetts have the guts to save its kids?

When children suffer trauma, it harms their bodies as well as their minds. Dr. Megan T. Sandel, co-director of the Grow Clinic for Children at Boston Medical Center, recalls treating a young girl whose health declined dramatically after her mother lost unemployment assistance.

American Dirt, American Water: Cultivating empathy for migrants amidst Trump’s culture of fear

American Dirt sat unread on my shelf for the better part of two years, and every couple of months, I’d pick it up and turn it over in my hands.

District 1 Class 5A Softball: Marple wins big over UM; Springfield drops tough one to East

With two outs in the bottom of the seventh, the Vikings extended the games thanks to an RBI double by Ava Ferri to knot it up at 7. Then in the top of the 10th, Emma Antczak blasted her second homer of the game – a two-run shot that made it 10-7 – after Mia Piccotti executed a squeeze bunt to bring in the go-ahead run.

State gold, regional heroics: Vote for The State Journal-Register's athlete of the week

The Cardinals’ anchor crossed the finish line in 3 minutes, 59.06 seconds to bring a Class 1A state championship home to Pleasant Plains. El Paso-Gridley finished in 3:59.63. It’s the first event win for the Pleasant Plains girls’ track and field program. Wolters had a split time of 57.51 seconds.

Illinois coal plants get Trump exemptions from Biden-era rule limiting mercury, other toxic air pollution

If the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act survives Trump’s promised legal challenge, Vistra and NRG plants would need to shut down by 2030.

Announcing the fourth annual Postcard Project: Where in the world will you write from?

This year’s Postcard Project begins with Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day, Sept. 1. I anticipate an uptick in the arrival of postcards, but the truth is that these days, I receive postcards year-round from people I don’t know — and each one makes my heart go pitter-patter. Just last week, I received four from Dru Troescher.

Here are the boys tennis state qualifiers in the Springfield area

Central State Eight Conference doubles champs Krish Khurana and Jai Khurana of Springfield won two matches on Friday in straight sets to qualify for state at the Springfield High Sectional. CS8 tennis results: How Chatham Glenwood won its first CS8 boys tennis title in eight years

Vote for the Springfield area's top boys track and field state qualifier

Here is your chance to vote for your favorite state contender at the boys track and field state meet from the Springfield area.