A Springfield church official was arrested on Wednesday for producing child pornography, according to the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri.

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who had dialed 911 to report a possible prowler outside her Springfield home.

Springfield was under a winter storm warning as of 9 a.m. Saturday and goes until midnight Sunday night, the NWS said. Public ...

Residents must remove all parked vehicles from marked snow emergency routes to ensure crews can clear the roads.

As Illinois lawmakers convene for the 2026 legislative session, House Bill 3320, Responsibility in Firearm Legislation Act, ...

For many St. Louisans, Springfield, Illinois, has long been a favorite for a quick day trip. But look a little closer, and you’ll find this historic capital city has more than enough to fill a ...

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