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The board of Springfield’s Lutheran High School has made the decision to tear down the school building on West Washington Street and “decommission” the campus. The decision comes after a determination that the building has been damaged beyond repair by mine subsidence on the west side of Springfield.

Springfield’s Lutheran High School to decommission West Washington Street campus – tear down school building

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A third Illinois prison guard has now been sentenced for his role in a violent assault that left an inmate dead. Willie Hedden was sentenced in federal court in Springfield to six years behind bars on charges of civil rights deprivation and obstruction of justice. Hedden and two other guards...

Third prison corrections officer sentenced for charges related to death of Larry Earvin

There are members of our community – Springfield, Illinois, and beyond – that do not live lives that many would easily recognize. Many millions of Americans, in fact, hide their suffering, their lack of money, their lack of resources, and all that follows each. What can those that...

Part Two of WMAY’s sit-down with the Helping Hands of Springfield’s Executive Director Laura Davis:

Interested in seeing Springfield and the metropolitan area prosper across the future? Care about the public, civic, social and communal obligations that those living in a community bear with each other? Then the next Citizens Club Policy Breakfast at the Hoogland Center for the Arts Club Room – on the third floor – is an absolute must for you and even your business or associated organization this Friday morning!

Citizens Club of Springfield’s next Policy Breakfast is March 24

Springfield is on its way to building three new firehouses. Aldermen on Tuesday approved an ordinance to spend more than $20 million on the three new stations – at 11th and Ash, Lawrence Avenue and Rickard Road, and on Spaulding Orchard Road. At Tuesday’s meeting, aldermen also approved a...

Springfield City Council approves spending measures for new fire stations and downtown trash and recycling receptacles

A screening is planned in Springfield next month for a new documentary on the life of one of the Capital City’s best-known poets and authors. “The Life and Work of Vachel Lindsay” was put together by the Storyteller Studios, the same local production house that put together the documentary on the Old State Capitol restoration that premiered earlier this year.

“The Life and Work of Vachel Lindsay” to premier in Springfield on April 14

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More than 100 Illinois churches and non-profit organizations have received state grants to bolster security measures at their facilities. A total of $20 million has been awarded to facilities that are considered to be at high risk of a terrorist attack, including houses of worship, cultural organizations, and reproductive health providers.

More than 100 non-profits and religious organizations receive state grant money to bolster security

(The Center Square) – Prosecutors raised the suspense level in the wide-ranging “ComEd 4” corruption trial at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse late Thursday, calling a longtime staffer of former House Speaker Mike Madigan to the stand to weigh in on secretly recorded conversations about operations in Springfield that were captured at a time when an alleged bribery scheme wa in full effect.

‘Com-Ed 4’ trial witness describes Madigan’s power as speaker

The Democratic Party of Illinois is launching an effort to sway the outcome in school board and library board races across the state, targeting what the party calls “extremist” candidates in those local races. And a Springfield school board candidate is among those labeled by the party as...

The Democratic Party of Illinois launches school and library board election effort across the state

If you’re looking for The Taco Joint, it will soon be relocating – just not too far from its current spot!. Hector Lopez tells the Springfield Business Journal that he’s currently in the process of renovating the former Rally’s, located at 710 Sound Grand Avenue East, with the vibrant colors of The Taco Joint. The Taco Joint has been sitting in the parking lot of 230 South Grand Avenue East since 2017 and offers picnic tables under the pergola for patrons who want to eat on-site.

Taco Joint To Relocate, Burger Joint To Take Over Spot

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Deceased man found last week in a semi in Springfield identified

The Sangamon County Coroner has released the name of the man found deceased inside a semi in Springfield...

Deceased man found last week in a semi in Springfield identified

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