Sangamon County Rescue Squad Reinstated
Sangamon County has an active rescue squad again. The county suspended rescue squad activities in July after determining that members did not have the proper certification to provide emergency medical care. After arranging for multiple training
TRS Reports Loss For FY22, But Says It Performed Better Than Most Public Pension Funds
The Illinois Teachers Retirement System is reporting a loss for the fiscal year that ended in June… but says that’s actually good news, given the amount of market volatility seen around the world over the past year.
Area Teams To Show Support For Plains Player At Weekend Games
The community show of support for a Pleasant Plains High School football player who collapsed during a game last weekend continues. At least two dozen area high school teams will be wearing #JaydenStrong stickers on their
Feds Approve Plan For EV Charging Stations Across Illinois
The federal government has approved Illinois’s plan to build a network of electric vehicle charging stations near highways throughout the state. The approval also comes with federal dollars attached… $21 million this year toward an eventual
Landfill Fire Breaks Out; No Damage Or Injuries Reported
There was no significant damage and no injuries from a fire this week at the Republic Services landfill on Sandhill Road in Springfield. The fire broke out in a section of the landfill measuring roughly 100
Edgar: GOP Shifts Right While State Moves To Left
One of the most successful Republican politicians in Illinois in the past few decades remains concerned about his party’s chances in the upcoming election. Former governor Jim Edgar says the Illinois Republican Party of 2022 has
Seinfeld Returning To UIS Early Next Year
One of the most successful comedians in America is making a return engagement at the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center. Jerry Seinfeld will bring his standup show back to the PAC on Friday, February
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Expected In Springfield Soon
A popular sandwich chain could soon be making its debut in Springfield. Springfield businessman Rob Wilbern plans to open several Potbelly Sandwich Shops in Central Illinois, with locations in Decatur and Champaign as well as Springfield.
This Saturday in Springfield – Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will hold its MORE THAN PINK Walk in Springfield, Illinois on Saturday, October 1st. Proceeds from the Walk will advance Komen’s mission by funding groundbreaking research and providing direct