Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette announced his retirement, effective in June, after serving three years in the role.

Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher held a proclamation ceremony on Thursday at Memorial Child Care to emphasize early childhood ...

Illinois Senate passes bills regarding police hiring and recalling Sangamon County elected officials in response to Sonya ...

Scherer suffered a rib fracture and three small vertebrae fractures. A doctor said the injuries "would heal with time and did not require surgery," according to the crash report.

Chosen in a bracket-style competition from a field of more than 250 products, MTH Pumps’ aerial firefighting helicopter ...

Student-athletes could be granted waivers for non-school athletic events with a measure approved by the Illinois House.

Welcome to Year 9 of High School Confidential, powered by Danville Area Community College. It's an award-winning project made possible by aspiring student journalists from every corner of our ...

State Senator Emil Jones III is accused of taking bribes from a red-light camera company in exchange for help with legislation in Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A plan made in response to the death of Sonya Massey passes unanimously out of the Illinois Senate ...

Lawmakers in Springfield continue to debate hot button measures before their session ends in May, including a proposal that ...

Saying it was "somewhat bittersweet," Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette announced April 9 he is retiring after 27 years ...

The Aerial Firefighting Helicopter Refill Pump, manufactured by MTH Pumps in Plano, has been named the winner of the 2025 ...