Ben Singson

Democrat Sam Cahnman is collecting signatures for a petition that would allow county residents to vote on the power to remove sheriffs and other county officers.

of Professional women's baseball is coming to Springfield this weekend.

The suit accuses Father John O'Connell of sexually abusing an altar boy and student at St. Mary Catholic School and Parish in Taylorville. The abuse was alleged to have happened several times between 1991 and 1994.

Budzinski’s comments come following a report from the Election Assistance Commission arguing that the party should center issues that concern working-class voters if it wants working-class votes.

of The stands of Robin Roberts Stadium came alive this weekend as the stars of the Women's Pro Baseball League took the field.

All games for this inaugural season are being played in Springfield.

He takes over for Jennifer Gill, who retired this summer after 12 years in the role.

Nearly 120 years later, historians say there are still things to be learned from the Springfield Race Riot. The National Park Service is collaborating with several Springfield organizations for “Three Hot Days in August,” running from Thursday to Sunday.

Within the past week alone, severe storms left Bloomington-Normal flooded and knocked out power for thousands of Springfield residents.

Within the past week alone, severe storms left Bloomington-Normal flooded and knocked out power for thousands of Springfield residents.