In a rare split vote, Springfield City Council voted 5 to 3 to enact a new ordinance that gives city police the option to tow vehicles that are out of compliance with their registration tags and license plates.
SPRINGFIELD — Since moving to the city, Erica Rachel Andrews has seen her Eversource gas and electric bill more than double from $487 in 2023 to more than $1,000 this January. That is a month-to-month comparison with no changes in her house, she said.
SPRINGFIELD — A 17-year-old who lived in a Liberty Heights housing project allegedly robbed another teen of his backpack in 2024 and then fatally shot him. According to court records, Marcos Noguera III was only 16 when shot Matthew Chaney after midnight on Oct. 22, 2024, on Nursery Street.
We are cautiously moving forward," said Tina Quagliato Sullivan, Springfield’s deputy development officer for housing, community development and neighborhoods.
A Springfield man was arrested for possession of suspected heroin/fentanyl after he was pulled over running a stop sign after being seen leaving a residence known for drug activity. Brad Chase, 42, was arrested on Feb.
Arts matter to everyone — that was just one of the messages put forward during the first Creative Network Summit sponsored by the Fitchburg Creative City Partnership, and headed by
Navy veteran Richard Terven salutes during the Flightless Honor Flight Ceremony on Nov. 10, 2023, at the McLean County Nursing Home in Normal. CLAY JACKSON, PANTAGRAPH FILE PHOTO JERRY A. VOGLER SR. For The Pantagraph Pre-need eligibility for VA National Cemetery burial
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — "She wanted to change the world..." said Lucy Schmadeke, sophomore at Springfield High School. "She would always say Lucy and I are going to change the
An estimated half a million Haitian immigrants — including many in Springfield — will have their Temporary Protected Status to live and work in the U.S. cut short following a Thursday directive from the Trump Administration.
SPRINGFIELD — Edwin Rodriguez’s mother always wanted to see her son own his own home. While she didn’t live to see that happen, the teaching assistant knows she is smiling from heaven while he unpacks boxes in his brand-new, two-bedroom condominium in the South End.
Andrade’s 7.29-second win in the boys' 55 hurdles was the only state record to fall at the Reggie Lewis Center, but it was one of 12 meet records across 14 boys’ and girls’ events.
A lottery player won a $100,000 prize from a ticket they bought at a convenience store in Massachusetts on Friday. The $100,000 prize was from the daily “ Mass Cash ” drawing. The winning numbers for the drawing were 2, 14, 22, 27 and 34.
As people return to their neighborhoods, many kids are navigating the grief of losing everything that was familiar. Their parents, meanwhile, are learning how to help them cope.
For the second day in a row, Chester County swimmers posted victories and multiple high finishes at the PIAA District 1 Swimming Championships Saturday at the Graham Aquatic Center in York.
Hunting and fishing enthusiasts flocked to the Springfield Sportsmen's Show this weekend on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition. The three-day show ends Sunday, Feb. 23.
According to Netflix, “The Twister: Caught in the Storm” goes inside the deadly tornado. A trailer released on Thursday shows the service interviewed former students who had just attended the Joplin High School graduation before the tornado hit. The documentary comes out on March 19.
Central Illinois may get a taste of spring next week, following a bitter cold snap that changed its tune. Temperatures Friday are warming and will see a high near 28 in Springfield. The weather will get warmer through the weekend and by Monday,
A number of public opinion polls in recent days show Americans are divided on their view of President Donald Trump's first month in office. Polls from CNN, Ipsos and Quinnipiac all found that just under half of Americans approve of the job Trump is doing.
The high school girls' basketball postseason reached the Regional Final to close this week and it was a mixed bag of results for our local teams. Pleasant Plains shined at Williamsville when they beat SHG thanks to a stellar second half performance from the Cardinals.
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Senior Center is getting a kitchen makeover with new appliances and equipment to enhance meal preparation. A new grease trap and a replacement compressor for the walk-in freezer will also be installed to improve efficiency and food storage.
Though he may avoid federal corruption charges, the struggles continue to mount for Mayor Adams, as Gov. Hochul on Tuesday met with key city leaders to discuss “a path forward”
"Your application doesn't say anything close to what you are up here describing," said Gregory as he addressed Hall. "It is also disingenuous to say this is a veterans' situation. It's not – you want it to be – but it's more of an unhoused situation."
