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Springfield woman believed to be mother of stabbing victim arrested for first-degree murder
A woman Springfield police believed to be the mother of a stabbing victim from Saturday was arrested for first-degree murder. Julie E. Marshall, 41, was formally charged in Sangamon County court Monday. She will continue to be detained at the Sangamon County Jail and has a June 13 preliminary hearing.
Juneteenth to be a week-long celebration in Springfield
As the Juneteenth holiday approaches, there is a week of events planned around the capital city. Visit Springfield has created a blog to showcase the schedule. The activity runs June 12-19. There will be a talent show, pageant, panel discussions, parade, youth breakfast and more. You can also find details at the Juneteenth Inc. website.
Second teen charged in death of Keyon Day moved to adult court
The two teens charged in the shooting death of high school student Keyon Day of Springfield will be tried as adults. Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser said Tuesday Cordae Curb, 16, has been transferred from juvenile court. Curb was 15 when the shooting occurred in April. He allegedly drove a stolen vehicle from which the shots were fired.
Prominent Springfield restaurant listed for sale. Here's what we know
A bad week for Springfield foodies, who are finding out The Feed Store in downtown has closed again, for the second time in four years. Walking up to the solid dark green doors of the Feed Store and pulling on the handle during working hours will get you nowhere as owner David Stanks has listed the restaurant property for sale on Showcase.com, a commercial real estate website.
Man found dead at Springfield house ID’d by Coroner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon County Coroner has shared the identity of a man found dead on the front porch of a Springfield home on Thursday. 30-year-old Joseph Melancon was pronounced dead at a residence in the area of 14th and Brown Streets. Coroner Jim Allmon said it was not Melancon’s home, though he […]
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln invites applications for community improvement, recreation access, and historic preservation
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois, invites applications for its 2024 Community Grants, Access to Recreation, and Historic Preservation funds. This year, one common application will be used for these grant programs to simplify the process by enabling applicants to create one application that can...
Sangamon County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Sangamon County listed for $224,675 in May, up 13.9% from the previous month's $197,200, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 23.5% from $182,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Sangamon County, not houses...
Second suspect in fatal shooting of Springfield teenager to be tried as an adult
A teenager charged in the fatal shooting of Southeast High School student Keyon Day in April will stand trial as an adult. Cordae Curb of Springfield had his case transferred from juvenile court to adult court, Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser announced Tuesday. Curb was 15 at the time of the shooting but...
Oh, what a night!
The Muni's Jersey Boys is an impressive, energy-packed romp documenting the many decades of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. It is brilliantly structured, with each of the original Four Seasons narrating a different "season" of their lives. The story begins on the seedy streets of their youth and transitions to their 1960s Top-40 glory – then to their inevitable fall from the height of fame. Unlike most jukebox musicals, where songs are cut into an independent storyline, the songs in Jersey Boys are the story, sung to us through a biographical musical timeline. With classic numbers like "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Walk Like a Man," Jersey Boys continuously delivers hits that feel like home.
Safe2Help Illinois PSA wins national award
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A public service announcement encouraging teens to reach out to peers battling depression has won a Telly Award. A Safe2Help Illinois PSA titled, "Re-Engage Life" received the highest honors in the People's Choice Category. The video was made in a collaboration between the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security and the University of Illinois Springfield.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Signs Historic $2.6 Billion Budget for Higher Education in Springfield
Springfield was abuzz as Governor JB Pritzker put pen to paper on the fiscal year 2025 state budget, notching a landmark $2.6 billion for higher education — a $76 million boost from last year, as reported by Illinois.gov. The incremental increases, detailed to include $24.6 million for public universities and $5.9 million for community colleges, aim to drive both institutions towards a brighter future of learning and innovation.
Auburn in the lead for 4-star CB after OV
Offered this spring, it didn't take long for Auburn to get Donovan Starr on campus for an official visit. The 4-star cornerback from Ravenwood (Tenn.) took a midweek official visit to the Plains, arriving Tuesday and departing Thursday. As Auburn has quickly bumped him up and made him a priority...
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