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Here are holiday events around the Springfield area

Here are ways you can celebrate the holidays in the Springfield, IL area!

3 hours ago

LLCC Band and Choir to perform fall concerts

Additional concerts also planned for the holidays.

3 hours ago

Illinois College to present Christmas on the Hilltop

This year’s program is entitled “Winter With You.”

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UPDATE: Up to ten inches of snow fell in parts of Springfield area Saturday

More than 8.5 inches in Springfield, 10 inches in Jacksonville.

8 hours ago

Northwestern to pay $75 million in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding

During negotiations, interim university president Henry Bienen said Northwestern refused to cede control over hiring, admissions, or its curriculum. "I would not have signed this agreement without provisions ensuring that is the case," he said.

8 hours ago

Winter storms bring snow, freezing rain and cold as Thanksgiving travelers journey home

Snow-covered roads and slow travel were reported across Iowa and northern Illinois and Indiana.

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Springfield Memorial Hospital sign

10 hours ago

Memorial Health Foundation gives back to the community

Springfield Memorial Foundation is taking donations of money, and time to help them become better.

1 day ago

UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning continues; cities, Sangamon County declare emergencies

Ten inches or more of snow could fall in some parts of the Springfield area.

2 days ago

Sangamon County Sheriff provides easier access to public information

Stay up to date from the Sangamon County's Sheriff Department with their new, free app.

2 days ago

Remembering Irv Smith

He passed away Monday at 96.

2 days ago

Winter Storm Warning now in effect for Springfield area and other parts of Illinois

Five inches or more of snow is forecast in Springfield.

3 days ago

Is a better record on minorities worth an extra 40 percent?

Aldermen and low bidder ask the $300,000 question.

3 days ago

Optimism in easing state’s teacher shortage

A grant program is helping 170 districts which represent about half Illinois' public K-12 enrollment.

3 days ago

Winter Storm Warning in effect; 6+inches of snow possible

Forecasters: Maybe 5 inches of snow forecast, and some rain.

3 days ago

Springfield Dominican Sister joins pilgrimage to support deported women

Trip deepens lifelong commitment to immigrant justice

4 days ago

Springfield woman killed in Tuesday evening crash identified

An investigation into the crash continues.

4 days ago

UPDATE: City of Chicago employee arrested after allegedly making threats to state lawmaker

City of Chicago Inspector arrested for alleged threat messages sent to State Senator Chesney.

4 days ago

State officials highlight ways to stay cyber safe for the holidays

Learn how to keep you and your loved ones safe this upcoming holiday season from cyber-attacks.

4 days ago

The Pilsbury Project reaches yet another milestone

Another big milestone for the Pillsbury Project was reached recently. The AB-Mill water tower has officially come down.

4 days ago

Crime of the Week: Protect gifts, deliveries, property over the holidays

The holiday season can make for easy criminal targets.

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