Illinois NAACP apologizes for disparaging immigrant comments which prompted calls for resignation December 18, 2023 2:02 pm|The president of the Illinois NAACP is apologizing for disparaging comments she made about migrants. During an October…
Springfield Annual Toy Giveaway to be hosted at NAACP December 8, 2023 7:20 am|On December 17th, Officer Lamar Moore of the City of Springfield is joining 1st Class Barbershop to present…
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis produces shock ruling on Monday concerning who can sue using key sections of the federal Voting Rights Act November 21, 2023 11:58 am|The Eight Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis ruled yesterday that private individuals and groups such as…
American Red Cross to leave Springfield’s BOS Center on Monday July 9, 2023 8:30 pm|After nine days of strain and stress, nearly all of Springfield is powered once more and the American…
Monday arrives with over 10,000 across Springfield still without electricity as temperatures set to intensify July 3, 2023 9:00 am|While last week’s torrential downpour and harsh windstorm lasted for only an hour or so, the consequences have…
American Red Cross opens up Springfield shelter at NAACP building in storm aftermath July 1, 2023 3:00 pm|In response to the severe local weather and its impact, the American Red Cross has opened up a…
Head of Springfield and Illinois branches of NAACP say 2025 should be target date for national 1908 Race Riot monument June 14, 2023 2:00 pm|The head of the Springfield and Illinois branches of the NAACP says 2025 should be the target date…
[LISTEN] NAACP leader discusses plans for Race Riot national monument June 14, 2023 12:22 pm|The National Park Service says the site of Springfield’s 1908 Race Riot is eligible for inclusion in the…
Illinois State funding issue jeopardizes after-school programs – impact on Springfield currently unclear April 21, 2023 3:00 pm|A state snafu is jeopardizing funding for some after-school programs around Illinois, but the impact on such programs…
Events Planned To Mark Martin Luther King Day In Springfield January 14, 2023 7:47 am|Multiple events in Springfield will commemorate Martin Luther King Day on Monday. The annual King Day breakfast…