Crime
Help Needed Identifying Credit Card Fraud Suspect
Hundreds of dollars in purchases made with stolen card in Springfield
Springfield man arrested after Jetsetter incident
Authorities say the 22-year-old suspect fled the scene after an alleged assault and hit-and-run.
Springfield Proposes Harsher Penalties for Dogfighting
New ordinance would impose $10,000 fine for animal abuse crime
Sports
MacArthur Defeats Champaign Centennial in Sectional Final
Generals advance to sectional title game after big second quarter
UIS Men's Basketball Falls at Rockhurst in Regular-Season Finale
Prairie Stars battle back from early deficit but can't overcome Hawks' free-throw shooting in loss
Prairie Stars Defeat Lewis in Close Conference Battle
Illinois Springfield men's basketball team secures 63-58 victory over Lewis at home
Weather
March Declared Severe Weather Preparedness Month in Illinois
State agencies urge residents to prepare for extreme weather events
Storm Prediction Center Warns of Strong Tornado Threat in Illinois and Indiana
Enhanced Risk and 10% Hatched Tornado Zone Issued for Southeastern Illinois and Western to Central Indiana
Severe Storms Forecast for Springfield Area on Thursday
Tornadoes, hail, and heavy rain possible, especially southeast of the city
Lifestyle
Illinois Fishing Licenses Now Available
New annual licenses on sale as spring fishing season approaches
Fire Breaks Out at Curve Inn Dive Bar Near Springfield
No injuries reported as firefighters respond to early morning blaze at popular local establishment.
Illinois Lawmakers Propose Career Tech Class Alternative to Foreign Language
New bill would allow high school students to take career-focused classes instead of foreign language.
Business
Illinois Treasurer Grants $200K to 10 Nonprofits for Housing and Job Programs
Riverbend Family Ministries in Wood River receives $20,000 to help families facing housing instability.
Illinois Lawmakers Grapple with Regulating Data Centers
Balancing consumer costs and economic competitiveness as data centers strain power grids
Zoning Board Advances Proposed Data Center Near Waverly
Conditional permitted use recommendation moves project to county board for final approval.
