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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Springfield, Illinois metro area
(STACKER) – Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home...
16 new Springfield Police Department recruits graduate from law enforcement academy
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The new Springfield Police Department recruits are closer to hitting the streets. Sixteen recruits graduated from the Macon County Law Enforcement Academy Friday after 16 weeks of training. They will now complete five weeks of additional training at the SPD Academy before beginning their field training assignments.
COUNTY Financial High School Football UPickEm 2024 – Week One
Channel1450 is back with COUNTY Financial High School Football UPickEm! DP, Leanna and Michael talk about the week one games for the 2024 season and make their picks. Make your picks every week for a chance to win a $30 Headwest gift card and to be entered to win a YETI cooler.
Honor Flight makes 71st trip to DC
The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight held its 71st mission on Tuesday. Thirteen Korean War-era veterans and 83 Vietnam-era veterans flew out of Springfield yesterday to the nation’s capital to see the war memorials there. Some are from Wood River, Jerseyville, Granite City, and Gillespie. Joan Bortolon is president...
Home security cameras can help local law enforcement
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) -Area law enforcement agencies are encouraging residents to register home security cameras to help in police investigations. By voluntarily registering cameras, homeowners can assist by providing potential video evidence. The Springfield Police Department currently offers community camera registry at syncspringfield.org. According to SPD, registering a home camera,...
American Heart Association recognizes Springfield Memorial Hospital and Decatur Memorial Hospital for high-quality stroke care
The American Heart Association has recognized Springfield Memorial Hospital and Decatur Memorial Hospital for high-quality stroke care. The AHA awarded Springfield Memorial Hospital the Gold Plus, Honor Roll Elite and Stroke Advanced Therapy awards, while Decatur Memorial Hospital was again recognized with the Gold Plus award and named to the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Honor Roll.
Soccer Recap: Rochester Has No Trouble Against Springfield Southeast
Rochester kept a clean sheet against Springfield Southeast on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Springfield Southeast Spartans as they made off with an 8-0 win. Brenden McArdle was a massive factor in the win as he booted in three goals all by himself. The victory got Rochester back...
American Flat Track Brings Tight Championship Battle To Springfield Mile
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.– An unexpectedly tight Grand National Championship battle arrives at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois for the Springfield Mile I & II presented by Drag Specialties on August 31-September 1, the penultimate weekend of the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.
SHG football returns offensive weapons, opens season against one of Missouri's best
Springfield, IL. (WICS) — Sacred Heart-Griffin went 7-4, 6-2 in conference last year in a season they did not have many seniors on the field. The Cyclones come into the new season in a very different place than 2023, with 13 returning starters including a large portion of their offensive weapons. That continuity has Sacred Heart-Griffin feeling a lot further along than they did this time last year.
Report: Forsyth Applebee's closed due to "imminent health hazard"
FORSYTH, Ill. (WAND) — The Applebee's in Forsyth will remain closed until next week after the Macon County Health Department found imminent health hazards, according to a report filed by the Office of Environmental Health. According to a notice hung on the establishment's front door, the restaurant closed Tuesday.
UIS Women's soccer kickoff first season with Scott Myers
Springfield, IL. (WICS) — The first season for the Prairie Stars under their new coach Scott Myers is officially underway. UIS kicked things off against Purdue Northwest at home on August 24th which brought this new chapter of UIS women's soccer out of the starting gate. With a new...
From Blue Man Group to filmmaking, Galassi brothers Adam and Boomer share their creativity
Petersburg’s Adam and Boomer Galassi are brothers and filmmakers. They spoke to Community Voices about their creative processes, their films, and their experiences as a part of the Blue Man Group. To watch "Salt Creek County" visit: https://youtu.be/KZ5d0hymXC4. To watch "The Know" visit: https://youtu.be/0Dfq5LnvqOY.
Hazardous Substance Found In Manner's Park
Lead has been found in Manners Park. Taylorville Park District announced that following the latest round of environmental testing done by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, levels of lead were found in a small area of Manners Park. Taylorville Park District announced that they have entered into a voluntary remediation program with the IL EPA to clean it up.
Phase 1 Of Zaydin Dudra Skateboard Park In Taylorville Complete
When local skateboard resident Zaydin Dudra passed away in a tragic vehicle accident, Zaydin’s mother gave a compelling speech about Zaydin and his love for skateboarding. Taylorville did not have a skateboard park and Dudra wouldn’t get to witness the completed project, but the message hit home for Evan Mitchell. He wanted a skateboard park too. In fact, Mitchell has wanted a skateboard park since he was a teenager.
Former Atlanta CFO sentenced on federal charges
(The Center Square) — Atlanta's former chief financial officer was sentenced to prison after admitting that he stole tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars to fund his lavish lifestyle, using the money to pay for trips and buy custom-built machine guns. U.S. District Judge Steve C. Jones sentenced Jimmie "Jim" A. Beard, 60, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to three years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Beard was also ordered to pay a $10,000 fine and $177,197.48 in restitution. ...
Illinois quick hits: Dolton mayor speaks out; police bust up train heist; Snake Road to close for snakes
Dolton mayor speaks out at meeting A special meeting of the Thornton Township trustees Wednesday was called off, but that didn’t stop supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard from having her say. Henyard slammed recent actions by trustees to limit her spending and enact a new credit card policy. Earlier this month, former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed the Village of Dolton racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in credit card purchases, including $43,000 spent on Amazon in one day last year. ...
Casey construction accident leaves two workers seriously hurt
CASEY, Ill. (WCIA) — Two construction workers were seriously hurt when the unfinished wooden building frame they were working on collapsed Wednesday morning. The collapse happened at Westside Church of Christ, which has been under renovation all summer long. Upgrades include a 4,500-square-foot addition to the building; the frame of the addition collapsed around 11:30 […]
‘Just nothing but harassment’: Rankin residents arrested for dangerous behavior affecting Rt. 9 drivers
RANKIN, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people were arrested in the Village of Rankin following harassment of drivers on Route 9. Some people in town say this wasn’t a one-time instance. One adult and one juvenile were arrested Tuesday afternoon by the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Office following what neighbors are calling dangerous behavior on a major […]
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
Springfield Police make arrest in hit and run
A Springfield man was taken into custody Thursday afternoon in connection with an early morning hit and run on the city's north side. Evan Hutson, 22, was arrested for aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a vehicle. Police said at 12:39 a.m. Thursday, they responded to the area of Fifth Street and North Grand Avenue for a report of multiple people struck by a vehicle.
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