Springfield News

Systems integrator Zdi Inc. in Normal, Illinois is finding Vista Systems' Phoenix to be a key piece of equipment as the merger of AV and IT becomes more commonplace in customers' installations.

Numbers released by the Illinois Office of Tourism indicates the Springfield area continues to be a big draw for visitors.

Springfield police made five arrests Tuesday night following a high-speed chase between two cars that ended with one of the cars crashing and rolling over, coming to a stop on top of three vehicles at a car dealership.

Some Springfield aldermen want to take a budget windfall and put it toward police and fire pensions, but city budgeteers are advising against it at the moment.

Illinois is coal country, and the Republican running for U. S. Senate thinks the current administration is not doing enough to recognize that.

After a dismal winter, the U.S. economy sprang back to life in the April-June quarter, growing at a fast 4 percent annual rate on the strength of higher consumer and business spending.

It's not looking good for Josh Dill's effort to get on the ballot as a third-party candidate in the 13th Congressional District, which includes Champaign-Urbana.

In this July 17, 2014 photo, construction workers build a commercial complex in Springfield, Ill.

Left to right, Tecia Hennessey, American Legion Auxiliary Logan Unit #263, Jacquiline Martincic, Courtney Mileham and Marlens Schrader, Unit #263 Education Chairman.

First responders were called to E. Washington Street just before 6:30 PM. Many of the buildings nearby were empty because it was after work hours.

Abraham Lincoln impersonator Vernon Risty helps South Holland Mayor Don DeGraff and other officials cut the ribbon for the opening of "Abraham Lincoln: Self Made in America" exhibit opening at the Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis, Monday, July 28th, 2014, in South Holland.

Managers of two Illinois state fairs have been fined for soliciting and accepting free beer tickets for the events.

Half a dozen counties in a central Illinois judicial district could soon join a pilot project that allows cameras in court.

A former custodian in a western Illinois school district has been sent to prison for having sex with a 15-year-old student.

The potential exists this afternoon for strong to severe storms in Springfield and the Central Illinois area.

Boaters hoping to use Lake Springfield this weekend will need to make alternate plans.

Relay for Life co-chairs Nicole Bottrell and Nancy Reese Getting by with a little help from friends and family L INCOLN - The upcoming Relay for Life does more than enable people to raise funds for cancer research and prevention.

Two Springfield men face murder charges after being indicted Thursday in the stabbing death of 59-year old James Goins back in May. Goins' body was found behind Club Station House May 26th.

The Korean War National Museum in Springfield was re-dedicated the same way Fighting in the Korean War ended with Marine Bob Ericson playing taps on his bugle.

State Police are trying to find another round of police impersonators - this time ones who robbed, tied up and gagged the victim.