14+ hour, 26+ min ago  (498+ words) SPRINGFIELD " A crowd of over a thousand gathered outside the Illinois state capitol on Saturday to attend the nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations protesting the Trump administration. As the demonstration began with a rendition of the National Anthem, dozens waved variety…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (160+ words) Women who are considering a career in law enforcement are invited to an event later this month. This event is designed for women, including those in the application process or just exploring the idea. - On Air Now Playing NPR Illinois…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (446+ words) Diane Rutledge, who started her career as a teacher and rose to become District 186 superintendent, has died. Rutledge was superintendent from 2002-2007 and then executive director of the Large Unit District Association, an organization that advocates on behalf of school systems…...

2+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

2+ mon, 3+ week 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…...

3+ mon, 3+ 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…...

4+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

4+ mon, 3+ 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…...

5+ mon, 1+ day 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…...

7+ mon, 3+ day 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…...