14+ hour, 42+ min ago   (200+ words) The District 186 Board of Education is recommending a current Springfield administrator as the next superintendent. If approved during an upcoming vote, Dr. Terrance Jordan will succeed Superintendent Jennifer Gill, who will retire on June 30. Jordan became an administrator in 2021 and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (387+ words) Two of the most popular historic sites in Springfield will have longer hours this month. The change is to accommodate public interest in evening tours and programs. The Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site will host popular game nights, date nights…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (202+ words) The event is billed as "Holiday Cheer, No ICE Here" and will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, in Springfield in front of the Capitol at the Lincoln statue.It will run from noon-1:30 p.m. - On Air Now Playing NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS…...

2+ mon, 5+ hour ago   (507+ words) Fans will have the opportunity to watch the launch of a new pro sports league next summer in Springfield. The Women's Professional Baseball League plans its inaugural season with four teams named for major cities: New York, San Francisco, Los…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (182+ words) The City of Springfield, in partnership with the Department of Public Works, has announced the 2025 Holiday Planter Contest, inviting residents, businesses, community groups, and nonprofits to help ... - On Air Now Playing NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS - On Air Now Playing NPR Illinois…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (483+ words) Isringhausen Imports has announced the recipients of the 2025 Isringhausen DRIVE Grant, an initiative supporting new business startups. This year, two $20,000 Isringhausen DRIVE Grants are being awarded, along with the first-ever $5,000 Isringhausen Ignition Awards, created to honor early-stage entrepreneurs whose creativity…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1236+ words) Tell me a little bit about your history before you became homeless. I lived in Shreveport-Bossier. I moved back here when I got out of the army. I don't know why I came back to Springfield. I should have went…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (105+ words) Greg Peterson is a local public defender with a knack for trivia. He has been a contestant on "Teen Jeopardy," "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," and "The Chase." Greg spoke with Community Voices about the behind-the-scenes world of game…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (153+ words) An arrest has been made after a woman's body was found near I-55 on Springfield's southeast side earlier this year. The victim was later identified as Teresa Coleman of Springfield. " " ISP was requested to handle the death investigation. " Preliminary autopsy results…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (126+ words) If you like the downtown Springfield holiday walks in the winter, merchants are offering a similar experience without the chilly weather. - On Air Now Playing NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS - On Air Now Playing NPR Illinois Classic | 91.9 HD2 - On Air Now Playing The…...