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Is May 7 deadline for Real ID actually real this time?

Real ID deadline nears, the Illinois Secretary of State’s office is urging people who don’t intend to fly anytime soon to hold off.

Car seat safety check event to be held in Springfield on Wednesday

The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police is hosting a car seat safety check event on Wednesday, January 22.

Man killed in Springfield house fire Friday identified

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A 37-year-old man found during a house fire Friday night has been identified by the coroner. Cory Beebe was found by firefighters at a fire on the the 1500 block of South 8th Street Friday evening.

Grace Knox, Etiwanda bring end to opponent’s 141-game winning streak at Hoophall Classic

Incarnate Word Academy of Missouri carried the nation’s longest-ever winning streak in the history of 5-on-5 high school girls basketball heading into Monday.

Tyler Tucker details sequence that led to his goal, fight with Utah's Liam O'Brien

It was Tucker’s second goal of the season and gave the Blues a 1-0 lead about two minutes into an eventual 4-2 loss to Utah.

Coroner identifies Cory Beebe as victim in South 8th Street structure fire

The Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has identified the man who died in a structure fire on Friday.RELATED:Springfield man found dead in structure fire on So

Here are some places around the world that are warmer than Springfield today

Even for tried-and-true Midwesterners, the weather admittedly feels cold. This "brr" got us wondering – where is it warmer today in the world?

Thomas Aquinas College chapel named pilgrimage site

The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield has decreed that the Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel at Thomas Aquinas College (TAC) will be an official pilgrimage site for the people of the diocese in observance of the 2025 Jubilee Year.

Monday, January 20 forecast: Polar Punishment clings on

The weekend was brutally cold with a stiff north wind to make things worse. We went below freezing early Saturday morning at 5 AM and temperatures tumbled through the day. Sunday was in the teens

Springfield man found dead in structure fire on South 8th Street, investigation underway

The Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, can confirm the death of a Springfield man whose body was discovered during a structure fire on Saturday, in the 1500 b

Eugene-Springfield firefighters swiftly contain commercial blaze

A commercial fire broke out Sunday morning in Springfield's Glenwood neighborhood, according to Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF).Crews dispatched to the3600 block

Springfield ‘Lease It Local’ grant working to fill empty storefronts with new businesses

The new Lease It Local program was developed to help budding entrepreneurs turn an idea into reality and assist landlords in leasing empty spaces. It also is designed to increase foot traffic in downtown, giving even well-established businesses a boost.

Springfield police link 3 juveniles to more than 40 burglaries, car thefts

An investigation following the recent arrests of three juveniles linked the juveniles to over 40 burglaries and vehicle thefts, with one of the juveniles responsible for 25 previous cases, according to a Facebook post from the Springfield Police Department.

Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, Jan. 13 – Jan. 17

These are the Springfield restaurant health code violations for last week, Jan. 13 – Jan. 17. ANDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD – CITY View History509 S NATIONAL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it1/14/2025 4:05:00 PM – Routine Inspection;

Fire crews respond to commercial blaze in Glenwood neighborhood

Eugene Springfield Fire crews quickly contained a commercial fire Sunday morning in the Glenwood neighborhood.

DOJ and Illinois sheriff agree to policing upgrades after 2024 Sonya Massey killing

The investigation was launched in the months after the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey by a former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy.

Glens Falls wraps up tournament in impressive fashion; Lake George, Greenwich girls win

The Glens Falls boys basketball team excelled over the weekend in the Hoophall Invitational in Springfield, Mass., as they stayed undefeated

Springfield teacher is first Deaf person recognized with Ohio MLK award

Deaf educator Arlon Nash founded Springfield High School’s American Sign language program more than 20 years ago. Thousands of students have gone through the program since then.

Campaign cash in hemp regulation showdown is a bad sign about pay to play in Illinois

The Land of Lincoln still isn't at the point where people can feel fully confident that lawmakers aren't making decisions based on who gave them political donations.

Food truck openings, closures, and renovations around Eugene this week

Winter is notoriously tough for food trucks. Cold weather keeps people indoors or cozied up in warm restaurants, and early evenings diminish dinner crowds. This week, Eugene’s food cart scene has seen a flurry of activity, with openings, closures, and upgrades shaking things up as winter stretches on.

Central Illinois pawn shop owners, employees charged in retail crime operation

Everson Pierce, 28, is charged with being the organizer of a continuing financial crimes enterprise and for being the manager of organized retail crime. He is also charged with four counts of theft between $500 and $10,000 and two counts of money laundering.

Ever dream of driving a big rig through Springfield? This game will simulate it

A Prague-based software company's game program will allow players to drive through the Springfield Underground as well as other Missouri sites.

Springfield shooting leaves man injured

SPRINGFIELD – A man was wounded by gunfire in the McKnight neighborhood Sunday afternoon. Police responded to an audio ShotSpotter activation at about 3:30 p.m. and found the injured victim on Cambridge Street, said Ryan Walsh, police spokesman. The man was taken to the hospital by ambulance and is expected to recover from his injury, he said.

Central manhandles Springfield S.E., in the Warrior Boys Basketball Showcase

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Watch our exciting boys high school basketball highlights from the Warrior Showcase, as Central takes on Springfield Southeast!

Taconic's supporting cast steps up as the boys beat Hackley School in Hoophall Invitational

Quentin Christopher and Ceasar Santos stepped up to help Taconic beat the Hackley School in the Hoophall Invitational.

Weathering the hype, Christian Collins of St. John Bosco brings fast-rising talents to Hoophall Classic

There's been no shortage of chatter around Christian Collins' game, and the St. John Bosco junior forward played through it in front of plenty watchful eyes Saturday

BREAKING: Structure fire on South 8th Street near South Grand Avenue in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — There is currently a structure fire on South 8th Street near South Grand Avenue in Springfield.

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Cox First Media, a news organization that covers nine counties in Southwest Ohio and includes the Dayton Daily News, Springfield News-Sun and Journal-News, is seeking freelance content creators with a focus on writing articles to tell the stories of local people.

Basketball notebook: Quincy girls climb power rankings

Quincy is a contender. With a strong starting five of Frankie Diaz, Rory Kennedy, Niamh Gendron, Alyssa Hopps, and Taylor Mann, Quincy is 9-2 and the No. 5 overall seed in the latest MIAA Power

Bass Pro Tournament of Champions 2025: Live updates, scores from Saturday's championships

Championship night of the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions is here. Check this page for live updates and stats throughout the night.

One dead after fire in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) -- One man was found dead after a fire in Springfield. The City of Springfield said, the fire department responded to a structure fire on S. 8th Street near S. Grand Ave. around 8 p.m. Friday.

With state money dried up, is the big lake between Omaha and Lincoln dead in the water?

Whether a proposed giant lake between Omaha and Lincoln is dead in the water isn't entirely clear, but no state money would be left for further studies of such a

Coroner called to scene of Springfield Township crash

The York County Coroner’s Office was called to the scene of a crash in Springfield Township Friday night. A York County 911 dispatcher said the crash occurred just after 9 p.m. Friday on Susquehanna Trail South at Seaks Run Road.

Howard Herman: The view of Kevin Stannard from the other dugouts

Eagle sports columnist Howard Herman talked to some of now former Taconic baseball coach Kevin Stannard's old rivals for their thoughts on the retirement of the Thunder's head coach.

Glens Falls boys basketball team stays on a roll, will be tested in Hoophall Invitational

The Glens Falls boys basketball team continued rolling Friday night, as the Black Bears tuned up for a big tournament in Springfield, Mass.

Sangamon County enters agreement to end DOJ investigation into Sonya Massey's killing

Sangamon County, its sheriff's office and its central dispatch system on Thursday announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve an investigation spurred by the shooting of Sonya Massey.