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Central Illinois Weather Alert: Tornado Watch Covers Springfield, Champaign, and Decatur Until 10 p.m. Sunday - Country Herald
Central Illinois Weather Alert: Tornado Watch Covers Springfield, Champaign, and Decatur Until 10 p.m. Sunday Country Herald
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 9:31 pm
Tornado watch lifted for Springfield - Yahoo
Tornado watch lifted for Springfield Yahoo
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 9:08 pm
CPAP Machines Require Regular Cleaning and Maintenance - National Today
CPAP Machines Require Regular Cleaning and Maintenance National Today
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 11:32 am
Powerful Winds Could Cause Power Outages Across Illinois Through Monday Morning - Country Herald
Powerful Winds Could Cause Power Outages Across Illinois Through Monday Morning Country Herald
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 9:41 am
Our photos: Some 113 entries take part in Saint Patrick's Day Parade - The State Journal-Register
Our photos: Some 113 entries take part in Saint Patrick's Day Parade The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 11:16 pm
Illinois State Museum seeks judges for Illinois History Day - Springfield Herald News
Illinois State Museum seeks judges for Illinois History Day Springfield Herald News
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 9:33 pm
Indiana Makes Play for Chicago Bears, Raising Tensions with Illinois - National Today
Indiana Makes Play for Chicago Bears, Raising Tensions with Illinois National Today
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 2:11 pm
Illinois Treasurer Honors Eight Women Leaders for Women's History Month - National Today
Illinois Treasurer Honors Eight Women Leaders for Women's History Month National Today
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 1:32 pm
Indiana Aims to Lure Chicago Bears from Illinois - National Today
Indiana Aims to Lure Chicago Bears from Illinois National Today
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
Primary election is Tuesday. Be prepared to cast your ballot - The State Journal-Register
Primary election is Tuesday. Be prepared to cast your ballot The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 10:05 am
New exhibit shows how Pillsbury helped shape Springfield’s economy - The State Journal-Register
New exhibit shows how Pillsbury helped shape Springfield’s economy The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 10:04 am
Illinois vehicle show to spotlight iconic 1957 Chevy Bel Air - The State Journal-Register
Illinois vehicle show to spotlight iconic 1957 Chevy Bel Air The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 9:46 am
Indiana Makes Play for Chicago Bears, Raising Tensions Between Midwest States - National Today
Indiana Makes Play for Chicago Bears, Raising Tensions Between Midwest States National Today
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 8:23 am
Choppy waters ahead for finances, construction in District 186? - Capitol City Now
Choppy waters ahead for finances, construction in District 186? Capitol City Now
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 3:38 am
Sangamon County voters to decide to fund a mental health board - FOX Illinois
Sangamon County voters to decide to fund a mental health board FOX Illinois
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 1:40 am
Arrest Report: Mar. 3-12, 2026 - Springfield Herald News
Arrest Report: Mar. 3-12, 2026 Springfield Herald News
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 1:13 am
Dogs rescued from Springfield dog fighting case now available for foster care - WCIA.com
Dogs rescued from Springfield dog fighting case now available for foster care WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 11:07 pm
Springfield's Bunn Commercial acquired by Chicago company - The State Journal-Register
Springfield's Bunn Commercial acquired by Chicago company The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 9:25 pm
Illinois Lawmakers Advance Bills to Protect Consumers from Subscription Traps and Buy-Now-Pay-Later Risks - National Today
Illinois Lawmakers Advance Bills to Protect Consumers from Subscription Traps and Buy-Now-Pay-Later Risks National Today
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 8:27 pm
Questions remain about sale of Springfield’s BUNN to Chicago-based company - Capitol City Now
Questions remain about sale of Springfield’s BUNN to Chicago-based company Capitol City Now
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 7:28 pm
Touring Bob’s Discount Furniture in Springfield - WCIA.com
Touring Bob’s Discount Furniture in Springfield WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 5:55 pm
Strong winds followed by snow throughout most of Illinois this weekend - The State Journal-Register
Strong winds followed by snow throughout most of Illinois this weekend The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 5:54 pm
Springfield state historic sites hosting March programs, spring break activities - WSIU
Springfield state historic sites hosting March programs, spring break activities WSIU
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 3:29 pm
Springfield Coffee Icon Bunn Sold to Ali Group, 850 Jobs in Limbo - Hoodline
Springfield Coffee Icon Bunn Sold to Ali Group, 850 Jobs in Limbo Hoodline
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 3:00 pm
St Patrick’s Day parade arrives in downtown Springfield - NewsChannel20
St Patrick’s Day parade arrives in downtown Springfield NewsChannel20
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 11:40 am
Despite its name, highly rated Springfield restaurant is closing - The State Journal-Register
Despite its name, highly rated Springfield restaurant is closing The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 10:06 am
Springfield event offers chance to meet city leaders directly - The State Journal-Register
Springfield event offers chance to meet city leaders directly The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 9:30 am
Could the Chicago Bears Leave Illinois? Indiana Makes a Play for the H - Ground News
Could the Chicago Bears Leave Illinois? Indiana Makes a Play for the H Ground News
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 5:02 am
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office looking for a burglary suspect - NewsChannel20
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office looking for a burglary suspect NewsChannel20
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 3:59 pm
Five-year-old child abuse victim underwent life-saving surgery - The State Journal-Register
Five-year-old child abuse victim underwent life-saving surgery The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 9:40 am
See how much homes prices fell in Sangamon County recently - The State Journal-Register
See how much homes prices fell in Sangamon County recently The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 9:15 am
Sangamon, Menard Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips on Illiopolis tool theft - WCIA.com
Sangamon, Menard Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips on Illiopolis tool theft WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 4:18 pm
A heated race for Sangamon County sheriff - Illinois Times
A heated race for Sangamon County sheriff Illinois Times
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 2:15 pm
New details emerge in Springfield child abuse case - The State Journal-Register
New details emerge in Springfield child abuse case The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 10:51 pm
Springfield couple arrested after young girl tied up, severely beaten - Capitol City Now
Springfield couple arrested after young girl tied up, severely beaten Capitol City Now
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 10:50 am
Wrong-way crash leaves 2 women dead in Sangamon County - KSDK
Wrong-way crash leaves 2 women dead in Sangamon County KSDK
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 9:34 am
Sangamon Co. voters will decide if 708 Mental Health board is established - WCIA.com
Sangamon Co. voters will decide if 708 Mental Health board is established WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 12:55 am
Virden woman one of two dead in wrong-way crash on I-55 - Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Virden woman one of two dead in wrong-way crash on I-55 Jacksonville Journal-Courier
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 6:44 pm
2 women dead, 1 injured in I-55 crash in Sangamon County - wandtv.com
2 women dead, 1 injured in I-55 crash in Sangamon County wandtv.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 6:30 pm
Two killed in wrong-way crash on I-55 in Sangamon County - NewsChannel20
Two killed in wrong-way crash on I-55 in Sangamon County NewsChannel20
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 3:31 pm
2 dead after wrong-way crash on I-55 near Springfield - WCIA.com
2 dead after wrong-way crash on I-55 near Springfield WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 3:03 pm
2 women dead, 1 injured in I-55 crash in Sangamon County - wandtv.com
2 women dead, 1 injured in I-55 crash in Sangamon County wandtv.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 11:22 am
Former Sangamon County deputy who killed unarmed woman undergoing cancer treatment - Capitol News Illinois
Former Sangamon County deputy who killed unarmed woman undergoing cancer treatment Capitol News Illinois
📢 Published on 📅 6 March 2026 🕒 5:35 pm
Will Sangamon County voters approve funding for a mental health board? - NPR Illinois
Will Sangamon County voters approve funding for a mental health board? NPR Illinois
📢 Published on 📅 6 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Illinois High School Association - IHSA
Illinois High School Association IHSA
📢 Published on 📅 5 March 2026 🕒 12:50 am
Sangamon Valley vs Arthur-Lovington | IHSA Scores - IHSA
Sangamon Valley vs Arthur-Lovington | IHSA Scores IHSA
📢 Published on 📅 5 March 2026 🕒 12:46 am
Argenta-Oreana vs Sangamon Valley | IHSA Scores - IHSA
Argenta-Oreana vs Sangamon Valley | IHSA Scores IHSA
📢 Published on 📅 5 March 2026 🕒 12:23 am
Sangamon County sheriff candidates debate office's future - The State Journal-Register
Sangamon County sheriff candidates debate office's future The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 3 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Sangamon County home prices fall 5% in January, but homes sell fast - The State Journal-Register
Sangamon County home prices fall 5% in January, but homes sell fast The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 27 February 2026 🕒 9:30 am
See Sangamon County's 10 priciest homes sold in January - The State Journal-Register
See Sangamon County's 10 priciest homes sold in January The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 26 February 2026 🕒 10:07 am
Sangamon Co. Animal Control investigating animal dumping incident, seeking info - WCIA.com
Sangamon Co. Animal Control investigating animal dumping incident, seeking info WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Sangamon Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips in Springfield burglary - WCIA.com
Sangamon Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips in Springfield burglary WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 25 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Sangamon County sheriff calls clemency letter for Sean Grayson ‘inappropriate’ - NewsChannel20
Sangamon County sheriff calls clemency letter for Sean Grayson ‘inappropriate’ NewsChannel20
📢 Published on 📅 25 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Sangamon County judge bars hospital protocols, allows defense expert in EMS murder case - NewsChannel20
Sangamon County judge bars hospital protocols, allows defense expert in EMS murder case NewsChannel20
📢 Published on 📅 24 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Vote through March 17 on Sangamon Co. Mental Health Board referendum, Croke explains - NPR Illinois
Vote through March 17 on Sangamon Co. Mental Health Board referendum, Croke explains NPR Illinois
📢 Published on 📅 24 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Moratorium on new data centers voted down in Sangamon County - The State Journal-Register
Moratorium on new data centers voted down in Sangamon County The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 23 February 2026 🕒 9:50 am
Unclear where former deputy convicted in Sonya Massey killing serving prison sentence - ABC7 Chicago
Unclear where former deputy convicted in Sonya Massey killing serving prison sentence ABC7 Chicago
📢 Published on 📅 23 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information in 1987 Missing Person Case - Springfield Herald News
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information in 1987 Missing Person Case Springfield Herald News
📢 Published on 📅 23 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Former deputy in Sonya Massey killing serving prison sentence, but where? - Capitol News Illinois
Former deputy in Sonya Massey killing serving prison sentence, but where? Capitol News Illinois
📢 Published on 📅 23 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
County groups kill moratorium, approve recommendation for data center near Waverly - Jacksonville Journal-Courier
County groups kill moratorium, approve recommendation for data center near Waverly Jacksonville Journal-Courier
📢 Published on 📅 21 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Parents urge Sangamon Valley School Board to investigate student’s death - wandtv.com
Parents urge Sangamon Valley School Board to investigate student’s death wandtv.com
📢 Published on 📅 19 February 2026 🕒 3:40 am
Money available for historic projects in Sangamon County - NPR Illinois
Money available for historic projects in Sangamon County NPR Illinois
📢 Published on 📅 16 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Eight Sangamon County educators recognized for impact in schools - The State Journal-Register
Eight Sangamon County educators recognized for impact in schools The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 13 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Sangamon County Board member pleads guilty to reckless driving - The State Journal-Register
Sangamon County Board member pleads guilty to reckless driving The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 12 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Early voting begins Feb. 5. Here's what to know in Sangamon County - The State Journal-Register
Early voting begins Feb. 5. Here's what to know in Sangamon County The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 4 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Sonya Massey murder: Former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson sentenced to 20 years in 2024 shooting death - ABC7 Chicago
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
WICS FCC Applications - NewsChannel20
WICS FCC Applications NewsChannel20
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 9:10 pm
Subscription Services - FOX Illinois
Subscription Services FOX Illinois
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 9:08 pm
Security improvements made at Sangamon Towers, officials say - The State Journal-Register
Security improvements made at Sangamon Towers, officials say The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
IL Congresswoman Budzinski meets with Sangamon Towers Management over safety concerns - wandtv.com
IL Congresswoman Budzinski meets with Sangamon Towers Management over safety concerns wandtv.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 1:14 am
Budzinski meets with Sangamon Towers owner - Illinois Times
Budzinski meets with Sangamon Towers owner Illinois Times
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Williamsville boys basketball stamps out drama with elusive County title - The State Journal-Register
Williamsville boys basketball stamps out drama with elusive County title The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 17 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Photos from the Sangamon County boys basketball championship game - The State Journal-Register
Photos from the Sangamon County boys basketball championship game The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Calvary & Williamsville move on in winners bracket of Sangamon County Tournament - wandtv.com
Calvary & Williamsville move on in winners bracket of Sangamon County Tournament wandtv.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 4:53 am
Pawnee, New Berlin, Plains open Sangamon County Tournament with wins - The State Journal-Register
Pawnee, New Berlin, Plains open Sangamon County Tournament with wins The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Here are results for 100th Sangamon County boys basketball tournament - The State Journal-Register
Here are results for 100th Sangamon County boys basketball tournament The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 12 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Deadly crash in Sangamon County shuts down highway - WGEM
Deadly crash in Sangamon County shuts down highway WGEM
📢 Published on 📅 6 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
30-year-old man dead after New Year's Day crash in Sangamon Co. - wandtv.com
30-year-old man dead after New Year's Day crash in Sangamon Co. wandtv.com
📢 Published on 📅 2 January 2026 🕒 10:47 pm
Man dies in single-vehicle accident in Sangamon Co. - WCIA.com
Man dies in single-vehicle accident in Sangamon Co. WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 2 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual involved in a firearm-related incident at a Springfield business. On December 13, 2025, at approximately 5:45 p.m., an unknown male was captured on surveillance - facebook.com
📢 Published on 📅 19 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
A Chatham man is in custody following a burglary at 217 Comics, Cards, and Games in Springfield that resulted in the theft of approximately $20,000 in sports trading cards. The burglary occurred on December 4, 2025, at approximately 4:55 a.m., when two su - facebook.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Proposed data center would have major impact on Morgan County | Opinion - The State Journal-Register
Proposed data center would have major impact on Morgan County | Opinion The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Sangamon County continues to struggle with accidental overdose deaths - wandtv.com
Sangamon County continues to struggle with accidental overdose deaths wandtv.com
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 1:48 am
Hearing on proposed Sangamon Co. data center brings hundreds of supporters, opposers - WCIA.com
Hearing on proposed Sangamon Co. data center brings hundreds of supporters, opposers WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Sangamon Towers managers cite unhoused population for issues at complex - The State Journal-Register
Sangamon Towers managers cite unhoused population for issues at complex The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Sangamon Co. residents voice concerns over proposed $500 million data center - wandtv.com
Sangamon Co. residents voice concerns over proposed $500 million data center wandtv.com
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 4:43 am
UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning continues; cities, Sangamon County declare emergencies - Capitol City Now
UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning continues; cities, Sangamon County declare emergencies Capitol City Now
📢 Published on 📅 29 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Budzinski intervenes in local housing dispute on behalf of low-income residents - Capitol News Illinois
Budzinski intervenes in local housing dispute on behalf of low-income residents Capitol News Illinois
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Seniors struggle at Sangamon Towers - Illinois Times
Seniors struggle at Sangamon Towers Illinois Times
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office hosting a job fair. Here's what to know - The State Journal-Register
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office hosting a job fair. Here's what to know The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Questions surround large data center proposed for Sangamon County near Waverly - Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Questions surround large data center proposed for Sangamon County near Waverly Jacksonville Journal-Courier
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Public hearing planned on proposed Sangamon County data center project - NPR Illinois
Public hearing planned on proposed Sangamon County data center project NPR Illinois
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Sangamon County voters could be asked to create a 708 Mental Health Board - NPR Illinois
Sangamon County voters could be asked to create a 708 Mental Health Board NPR Illinois
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Plans for Sangamon County data center raise hopes, concerns - NPR Illinois
Plans for Sangamon County data center raise hopes, concerns NPR Illinois
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy found guilty of second-degree murder - The Daily Illini
Former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy found guilty of second-degree murder The Daily Illini
📢 Published on 📅 31 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Sean Grayson verdict: Ex-Sangamon County, Illinois sheriff's deputy guilty of 2nd-degree murder in Sonya Massey shooting - ABC7 Chicago
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Sangamon Avenue and Dirksen Parkway intersection public hearing scheduled for Nov. 12 - Prezly.com
Sangamon Avenue and Dirksen Parkway intersection public hearing scheduled for Nov. 12 Prezly.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Testimony begins Wednesday in the murder case against former Sangamon deputy - IPM Newsroom
Testimony begins Wednesday in the murder case against former Sangamon deputy IPM Newsroom
📢 Published on 📅 22 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Testimony begins Wednesday in the murder case against former Sangamon deputy - Capitol News Illinois
Testimony begins Wednesday in the murder case against former Sangamon deputy Capitol News Illinois
📢 Published on 📅 22 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Jury chosen in murder trial of former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson - Capitol News Illinois
Jury chosen in murder trial of former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson Capitol News Illinois
📢 Published on 📅 20 October 2025 🕒 10:12 pm
Sonya Massey trial: Jury selection begins for former Sangamon County, Illinois deputy Sean Grayson accused of murder - ABC7 Chicago
Sonya Massey trial: Jury selection begins for former Sangamon County, Illinois deputy Sean Grayson accused of murder ABC7 Chicago
📢 Published on 📅 20 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Sonya Massey's family prepares for murder trial of former Sangamon County, Illinois deputy Sean Grayson, expected to being Monday - ABC7 Chicago
📢 Published on 📅 18 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
First data center in Sangamon County - Illinois Times
First data center in Sangamon County Illinois Times
📢 Published on 📅 17 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Sangamon County Sheriff’s union endorses David Timm - Illinois Times
Sangamon County Sheriff’s union endorses David Timm Illinois Times
📢 Published on 📅 9 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Power restored in Sangamon County after outage | Local News - wandtv.com
Power restored in Sangamon County after outage | Local News wandtv.com
📢 Published on 📅 22 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Need a flu shot in Sangamon County? Clinics open Sept. 23 - The State Journal-Register
Need a flu shot in Sangamon County? Clinics open Sept. 23 The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 20 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Illinois Public Notices - McDonough County Voice
Illinois Public Notices McDonough County Voice
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2022 🕒 4:04 pm
