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Allmon ready to fill in as Campbell exits role as Sangamon County Sheriff
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — Saturday is the last day on the job for Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell. Campbell has served as Sheriff for since 2018, but he announced his resignation earlier this month amidst major public pressure following the death of Sonya Massey. On July 6th, former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson shot […]
Springfield Mile kicks off after rain delay, races start at 3 pm
Springfield, Ill — After a brief delay, the gates are officially open for the beginning of the The Springfield Mile. Programming for the races was pushed back to the heavy rains from yesterday. Track crews worked through the morning to prepare the track for the bikes. Organizers for The...
City of Springfield to continue debating spending $400,000 in CDBG money to build veteran center on Stanton Street
The City of Springfield is debating spending $400,000 of CDBG money to build a veteran center on Stanton Street. Be Neighbors Affordable Housing for Veterans Inc. plans to build a state-of-the art learning, technology, and resource. center. The center would provide a classroom and computer lab, on-site offices, and space...
Springfield-area Week 1 high school football top performers, scores and live updates
The high school football season kicked off Friday in the Springfield area, but weather delayed multiple games until Saturday. Here's the Week 1 top performers, results and schedule. This page will be updated through the weekend. ...
Springfield’s Top 5 Country Songs – Check out the 101.9 The Wolf Top 5!
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Maybe you saw our new #1 on the Grand Central stage at the Illinois State Fair just a couple weeks ago. Drew Baldridge takes over the top spot this week on the list of the five hottest country hits in the Capital City!
Wild Rose Artisans for Adam's Street
Their fantastic artists have generously donated items that we will raffle off, with all proceeds going directly to support the recovery efforts. Join them in making a difference while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of their gallery.
Simms Scores Three Touchdowns as CBC Defeats SHG
The Christian Brothers College High School Cadets defeat Sacred Heart Griffin 45-0 in a week one non-conference game. Cadet receiver Corey Simms scored three first half touchdowns in the win. CBC dominated the defensive side as well, holding the Cyclones to two first downs in the first half. SHG will look to bounce back at home in week two against Mascoutah.
UIS Teams Volunteer at Special Olympics Bowling Event
On Saturday, Aug. 24, members of the University of Illinois Springfield golf, baseball, and softball teams came together to volunteer at the Special Olympics Region H Bowling Event held at AMF Lanes. The Prairie Stars enthusiastically supported the Special Olympics participants as they bowled, fostering connections and community spirit. This event highlighted the dedication of UIS student-athletes to serving and uplifting others in Springfield. Lilly Hurt, reflecting on the day, shared, “The bowling event was a great example of the wonderful community that the Special Olympics has created. All of the athletes always show up with a smile on their...
Former Cubs pitcher to headline 2025 Hot Stove Social in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes announced that former Chicago Cubs All Star pitcher Ryan Dempster will be the VIP guest at the highly anticipated 2025 Hot Stove Social. The event will take place on February 3, 2025, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Springfield. Ryan...
Box: Father McGivney 2, Springfield, Illinois 1
1 2 Final Springfield, Illinois 1 0 1 Father McGivney 1 1 2 Overall League Pts For/Avg Pts Against/Avg Springfield, Illinois 1-1 0-0 5/2 4/2 Father McGivney 2-0 0-0 10/5 2/1 Springfield, Illinois Individual stats have not been reported. Father McGivney G A Spencer Martin (#5, Sr.) 1 0 Jacoby Danco (#13, So.) 1 0 Alec Frohnert (#10, Sr.) 0 1 Will Rakers (#12, So.) 0 1.
NOTEBOOK: William Sawalich chasing the Performance Seed Dirt Double at DuQuoin
A $20,000 bonus is on the line for William Sawalich if he can win the Southern Illinois 100 at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds on Sunday night. Sawalich became eligible for the Performance Seed Dirt Double’s grand prize by dominating the Springfield ARCA 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds for his first ARCA Menards Series dirt victory. With how efficient he has been this year, Sawalich believes he and Joe Gibbs Racing are more than capable of completing a clean sweep of the dirt events in 2024.
From flat track racing to beer and oysters – Lynch has your Weekend Rundown
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – There’s plenty to do in the Springfield area this Labor Day weekend! Lynch with 100.5 WYMG has some suggestions with the Weekend Rundown. See even more options on the Capitol City Now events calendar.
Springfield restaurant owner sentenced on fraud charges
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Springfield restaurant owner has been sentenced to a year-and-a-half in federal prison for submitting fraudulent documents to obtain a loan and then concealing their fraudulent nature from loan providers. Prosecutors said Omar Hernandez-Lopez, 39, was sentenced on Friday after he pleaded guilty in April. He was charged in 2020 with […]
Beware of Vicious Illinois Tollway Scam That’s Ripping People Off
Just give me 5 minutes alone with the people that come up with these scams and everything will be fine. Don't I wish. While I wait for that golden opportunity, I can at least warn you to beware of a vicious text scam involving the Illinois Tollway that is ripping thousands of Illinoisans off.
What is a rip current? What to know with 8-foot high waves possible this weekend
Labor Day weekend and the unofficial end of summer is here in the Chicago area, and while Saturday is a picture-perfect day, those hoping to head to the beach on Sunday or Monday may want to reconsider, due to a high swim risk caused by high winds. All Lake Michigan...
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
Illinois State Trooper injured in vehicle crash on I-94
CHICAGO (WTVO) — An Illinois State Police Officer’s vehicle was hit while the trooper was inside, causing injury. On August 31, around 2:20 a.m., the trooper’s squad car was parked in Lane 1 on Interstate 94 near 111th Street with emergency lights activated. The trooper was inside their squad car handling a previous crash exit […]
82 Years Ago, Missouri & Illinois Shocked by Snow in September
For Missouri and Illinois, October is considered to be a very early time for snowfall. However, there was one event that happened 82 years ago that shocked residents in both states when a surprise snowfall fell in September. The National Weather Service has recorded memories of that surprise snow storm...
Walmart Apple Juice Arsenic Recall: Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois
If you recently purchased a six-pack of "Great Value" brand apple juice at Walmart you need to make sure it's not included in this recall. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling nearly 10,000 cases of this specific apple juice due to elevated levels of arsenic. Yikes! Don't worry, it's classified as a "Class II" recall, meaning it's unlikely to cause serious health problems. Still, better safe than sorry!
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