The US Justice Department and a central Illinois sheriff’s office on Friday announced a deal resolving an inquiry into violations of federal anti-discrimination law in the shooting death last summer of an unarmed Black woman in her home after she called 911 for assistance.

A Springfield man pleaded guilty Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a couple near Southwind Park in September 2022.

Nearly a dozen Springfield Police officers are heading to the nation’s capital to boost security during the presidential transfer of power.

As central Illinois is set to see below freezing temperatures, Springfield first responders are working to prevent fires in vacant homes.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s continued insistence on looking to Springfield as a magical pot of gold for additional city revenue is being greeted with a stern warning from one powerful voice — Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch.

Natalie Bomke's parents, Larry and Sally Jo, check in from Springfield, Illinois, where at least 9 inches of snow dumped overnight as part of this year's first winter storm system.

Crews were called to the home in the One Thousand Block of North Fourth Street around 7 a.m. on Monday. The Springfield Fire Department was able to locate a man who was squatting inside, and he told them everyone was safely out of the home. Canny said the home was engulfed in flames when they arrived.

HSHS Central Illinois Market and HSHS St. John’s Hospital will need a new president and CEO. Here's what we know.

Pawn shop owners charged A family that owns several pawn shops throughout Central Illinois is being charged by the Illinois Attorney General for allegedly running an organized retail crime enterprise.

Illinoisians from across the state are encouraged to plan festivities to celebrate America’s 250 years of independence in 2026. Celebrations marking the

The outcome of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial will be watched closely well beyond Chicago’s federal courthouse, with the verdict representing a potential make-or-break moment at the Illinois Capitol.

Freeman signed to Ohio State's 2004 class, which was ranked 10th nationally. The class included Ted Ginn Jr., who was listed as a cornerback recruit. Ginn played receiver primarily for the Buckeyes, going on to play 14 seasons in the NFL.