A chat with Director Patrick McConnell of Springfield Catholic Charities: Part One
Food is something that every person requires. Additionally, food is something that most people enjoy requiring. Neither of these facts are breaking news stories in and of themselves, of course. People get as excited about their favorite
GreenTrac LLC to demolish asbestos riddled housing units in Poplar Place
The countdown is underway for demolition of dozens of units in the Poplar Place neighborhood. The Springfield City Council approved a contract Tuesday night with the low bidder for the project, GreenTrac LLC of Bunker Hill. Aldermen
Red-light cameras could come to Springfield if Aldermen Redpath has his way
Springfield aldermen could soon consider a resolution asking for permission to install red-light cameras at high-traffic intersections around the city. The cameras are designed to take pictures of the license plates of vehicles that enter an intersection
Springfield City Council to decide fate of Wyndham debt in two weeks
We could soon get a peek behind the curtain of Springfield City Council discussions, related to the issue of forgiving some of the debt owed to the city by the Wyndham hotel downtown. Aldermen will vote in
Bed, Bath and Beyond in Springfield to finally close
The nationwide collapse of Bed, Bath and Beyond has finally reached Springfield. The latest round of store closings for the troubled chain includes the store on Veterans Parkway. The company has announced numerous store closings since last
Menard and Macon Counties investigating highway shooting
Authorities in two counties are investigating a shooting incident northwest of Springfield Tuesday. Just before 4:30 pm, Menard County authorities were notified by officials in Mason County that a motorist had been shot but was still traveling
Taylorville man sentenced to 20 years for methamphetamine
A Taylorville man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on federal drug charges. 37-year-old Donald Felton was convicted last year for possession of nearly one pound of pure methamphetamine, also known as “ice,” with the
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway grants money to help improve Robin Roberts Stadium
Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium will get some improvements from one of several grants awarded this week by Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway. The group funds projects to support marketing, advertising, and events on and near the legendary
Presidential museum to offer free admission for Lincoln’s birthday
Lincoln’s Birthday is coming up this weekend… but the Lincoln Presidential Museum wants to give the public a gift instead. The museum will offer free admission on Saturday and Sunday, in honor of the 214 anniversary of