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Sangamon County judge rules Pritzker executive order invalid

Ruling a short-term victory in sheriffs' quest to reduce delays in transferring unfit jail inmates to state facilities for psychiatric treatment

By Dean Olsen

Gov. JB Pritzker’s July 6 executive order that suspended the statutory 20-day time period for state hospitals to accept jail inmates for court-ordered psychiatric treatment is an illegal overreach of his authority, a Sangamon... Read More

African American history in photos

A fresh look at many who shaped Springfield's character

By Karen Ackerman Witter

Aug 4, 2022

African Americans in Springfield is a new book by Mary Frances and Beverly Helm-Renfro of Springfield that brings to life African Americans who lived and worked in Springfield. Prominent African Americans who visited Springfield are also featured...

African American history in photos

News & Opinion

Sangamon County judge rules Pritzker executive order invalid

Ruling a short-term victory in sheriffs' quest to reduce delays in transferring unfit jail inmates to state facilities for psychiatric treatment

By Dean Olsen
Aug 5, 2022
CO2 pipeline project proceeding

Environmental groups and some landowners trying to block it, citing safety concerns

By Dean Olsen
Aug 4, 2022
Crime and punishment

Woman charged with retail theft ordered to run newspaper ad

By Scott Reeder
Aug 4, 2022
10-day sales tax reduction on clothing, school supplies begins Friday

Tax on eligible items will decrease to 1.25% from 6.25% from Aug. 5-14

By Jerry Nowicki, Capitol News Illinois
Aug 4, 2022
Gregory Small found not guilty by reason of insanity

Chatham man was shot four times as he ran toward a police officer with a knife

By Dean Olsen
Aug 4, 2022
Finding forever friends for felines

By Karen Ackerman Witter
Aug 4, 2022

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Food & Drink

The Oklahoma onion burger

Perfect in its simplicity

By Peter Glatz
Aug 4, 2022
Peach bounty

Delicious dishes, with memories of Mom

By Ashley Meyer
Jul 28, 2022

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Music

Enter into August music

By Tom Irwin
Aug 4, 2022
Downhome, Rumble Down and more

By Tom Irwin
Jul 28, 2022

Arts & Culture

Matilda, weird and wonderful

The Muni showcases delightful children and some "deliciously despicable" adults

By Mary Young
Aug 4, 2022
Brad Pitt miscast in Train, Easter Sunday is a bore, Prey is a remake

By Chuck Koplinski
Aug 4, 2022
6th grade poem

By Jacqueline Jackson
Jul 28, 2022
Miss Daisy doesn't get old

Spencer Theatre Co. brings the 1980s hit to the Hoogland

By Phil Funkenbusch
Jul 28, 2022
Photography contest

By Stacie Lewis
Jul 28, 2022

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Best of Springfield®

Best of Springfield® Reader's Poll 2021

By IT Staff
Oct 28, 2021

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