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Need medical care? Springfield Memorial Hospital was recently ranked one of the best hospitals in Illinois

The best in bedside manner, specialty services, technology and all-around patient care. The patients really do come first at SMH

23 hours ago

An empowering Saturday

"This is an amazing opportunity for us to touch so many people within the community."

3 days ago

Beam me up

Van Meter, Durbin are the first signees.

3 days ago

Inside the reopening

Durbin rebuffs suggestion re-opening vote - with eight non-vulnerable Senate Democrats - was a set-up.

Lanphier High School

3 days ago

Lanphier asst principal resigns

Christopher Hampsey was accused of an on-campus battery of a student.

4 days ago

For new superintendent, Rochester does not look far

Pawnee's Molly Edmonds is the choice.

4 days ago

Rutledge is First

Ex-Dist 186 superintendent lauded for lifetime of community service.

4 days ago

Nikki’s No vote

Government reopening bill lacks health care consideration.

4 days ago

City may seek voters’ opinion on landlord registry

Also: Redpath taken to hospital mid-meeting.

4 days ago

Paintings, print makings, photographs, and sculptures are up for grabs. The UIS Visual Art Gallery is hosting a silent auction to mark 50 years

The U.I.S. is celebrating its visual art gallery's 50th year with an online silent auction. The in-person exhibition will be December 1 to December 4

4 days ago

Don’t cry: Women’s pro baseball announcement here soon

New league, Lucky Horseshoes parent will visit ALPLM Nov. 17.

5 days ago

Bailey to stay in governor’s race following family tragedy

The decision came after ‘a lot of prayer and reflection,’ Bailey told his supporters.

5 days ago

Want something fun to do this weekend? Head down to White Oaks Mall from 10 to 1 this Saturday November 15 to have a blast

The Springfield Salvation Army is hosting an epic event for the whole family at White Oaks Mall Saturday from 10am to 1pm

5 days ago

Veterans Day parade

Attending the parade is "a little bit that we can do."

6 days ago

Durbin jumps onto Senate GOP-led compromise

Duckworth dislikes the deal.

6 days ago

The Marines: 250 years strong

"The strength of the Marine Corps is the Marine. The strength of the Marine is the Marine Corps."

The Illinois Secretary of State "Mobile DMV"

6 days ago

A faster way to take care of all of your DMV needs is coming to back to town Friday, November 14

City of Springfield Employee? Don't have time to get to a DMV appointment? Mobile DMV returns on Friday, November 14th 2025

6 days ago

Hungry? The Catholic Charities and their St. John’s Breadline has you covered

If you or your family are scared of when and where your next meal will come from, then head on down to St. Johns Breadline and fear no more!

6 days ago

Expanded role for Rochester’s Hawkins

David Hawkins will be principal of both junior and senior high schools after Jeff Reed's retirement.

6 days ago

State officials urge residents to prepare for winter hazards

IEMA-OHS and National Weather Service highlight safety steps during Winter Weather Preparedness Week.

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