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Memorable Memorial Day weekend
We are now into the last full weekend of May and that means it's Memorial Day weekend, commonly known as the beginning of the summer season. Time is flying by, and I guess that means we're having fun. Let's see what fun we can get into during this holiday weekend.
Adams County public defender questioning local interpretation of Pretrial Fairness Act in cases of Springfield, Quincy men
QUINCY — The arraignments of a Springfield man and a Quincy man have been delayed because an Adams County public defender is questioning how the Pretrial Fairness Act, also known as the Safe-T Act, is being interpreted in Adams County. Kareun Brewer, 21, and Latwaon McCray, 42, appeared in...
CWLP boat safety patrol hitting Lake Springfield for Memorial Day weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Springfield’s City Water, Light and Power is offering boaters a chance to ensure their safety this weekend as they hit Lake Springfield for Memorial Day weekend. CWLP officials said their Lake Security Patrol will be conducting courtesy safety checks at various boat launching spots around the lake. Patrol members will perform […]
Two hurt in overnight Springfield shooting: Police
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people are recovering in a Springfield hospital after they were shot early Monday morning, police said. Officials said the shooting happened around 12:50 a.m. at Sangamon Towers, 424 North 4th Street. When officers responded, they found a 24-year-old man in the lobby with two gunshot wounds. Another victim — a […]
'My dream as a teacher died.' Springfield teachers continue to express concern over safety
After a parade of current and former School District 186 teachers at Monday's board of education meeting talked about verbal and physical threats they have heard and experienced personally in their schools, Douglas Prep teacher Emelie Cherrone produced a sign. "This is what my child," Cherrone said, "would say to...
Memorial Day weekend in Springfield: 6 things to do in the area
Enjoy the sun while it’s still shining down on Springfield because this weekend, the late May showers will rain on the Capital City – so dress accordingly and bring a raincoat with your sunscreen for Memorial Day activities in the Springfield area. Memorial Day Ceremony. What: The Department...
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