Business
Springfield Restaurant Abruptly Closes
MCL chain bakery and restaurant shutters after decades in business.
Penny Shortage Frustrates Illinois Retailers
Businesses struggle to adapt as U.S. Mint halts production of one-cent coins.
Penny Shortage Frustrates Illinois Retailers
Lack of federal guidance leaves businesses struggling with how to handle the disappearance of the one-cent coin.
Lifestyle
Springfield Nonprofit Hosts Jigsaw Puzzle Fundraiser
Feral Funders organization aims to raise money through 'Jigsaws & Jammies' competition
Meet Galinda, Sangamon County Animal Control's Dog of the Week
This sweet two-year-old is looking for a forever home after a previous adoption didn't work out.
Girl Scout Cookie Season Kicks Off
New flavor joins classic lineup for 2026 sale
Sports
Springfield Area Wrestlers Qualify for State Finals
Eight individual sectional champions among boys and girls state qualifiers
Prairie Stars Fall to No. 24 Missouri S&T
Illinois Springfield men's basketball team unable to overcome opponent's hot shooting performance
Vote for Springfield's Top Girls Basketball Playoff Contender
15 teams vie for a spot in the state finals as the IHSA playoffs begin
Crime
Jefferson County Dispatcher Wins State Award
Grace Cole recognized for her role in a high-profile murder investigation
Springfield Firefighter Injured at Barn Blaze
Details remain limited on the incident and the firefighter's condition.
Family Reacts to 20-Year Sentence for Sonya Massey's Killer
Supporters and family members hold press conference following conviction of Sean Grayson
Tech
Illinois Residents Wary of Driverless Vehicles Without Safety Reforms
Survey finds majority oppose autonomous taxis without common-sense regulations in place
Illinois Cybersecurity Summit Focuses on Protecting Public Sector
Annual event to address evolving cyber threats and strengthen resilience for state and local government
Waymo-backed bill could make self-driving cars legal in Illinois in three years
Proposed legislation would allow autonomous vehicle pilot programs in several Illinois counties before statewide legalization.
