Leroy Kleimola

As the holiday season ramps up, so does the risk of package theft and delivery scams. With more people shopping online, ensuring your packages arrive safely has never been more important. Figuring out ways that you can protect your deliveries and avoid falling victim to these common crimes can make your holiday season much more enjoyable.

Stargazers are in for a treat this weekend as the Geminid Meteor Shower, considered the strongest meteor shower of the year, will light up the night sky on Saturday, December 13. The Macon County Conservation District invites the public to experience the spectacle at Friends Creek Conservation Area from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Several Central Illinois communities are set to enhance public safety efforts thanks to recent grants from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).

Springfield Clinic has announced that CEO Ray Williams will retire on December 31, 2024, after eight years at the helm. Under Williams' leadership, the organization achieved significant growth, navigated major challenges, and maintained its focus on delivering high-quality care to the community.

Taylorville Junior High School has announced Stile Smith as its new principal. A familiar face in the Taylorville community, Smith brings a wealth of experience in education and leadership to his new role.

A slow start doomed the Taylorville Tornadoes who looked a little rusty coming into tonight's game as the Pleasant Plains Cardinals beat the Lady Tornadoes 50-36 in a non-conference game Thursday evening.

The City of Taylorville celebrated its dedicated employees during the annual Awards Banquet held on Friday, December 6th, at the V.F.W. The event recognized individuals for their years of service and contributions to the city.

A sharp-eyed citizen and swift action by the Taylorville Police Department (TPD) thwarted a burglary attempt on Thursday afternoon.

The first matchup was on November 29th, 1890. The Navy Midshipmen beat the Army Black Knights 24-0. This weekend marks the 125th meeting of Army vs. Navy in football. The game is being played on Saturday at 2 PM at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, located 5 miles east of Washington, DC. Broadcasters Rich DeMarco and Joe Miller, who broadcast for the Army and Navy, respectfully talked a little about why this matchup is such a huge deal.

The Taylorville Tornadoes led for 3 of 4 quarters, but not the quarter that mattered as the Glenwood Titans came storming back to pick up a 36-32 win at Lincoln Land Community College. Glenwood's Alexis Neumann had 17 of the 36 points for Glenwood but it was a 3-pointer from Ava Bobb that put Glenwood up for good in the fourth quarter.