Murphy to Host Shred Event & Constituent Services Fair Aug. 7th

Rep. Mike Murphy to host a free one-stop-shop Shred Event & Constituent Services Fair on August 7 in Chatham.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In Springfield Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Sangamon County decreased recently.

Army Vet, Social Worker Tapped as Behavioral Health Policy Chief

Mississippi native Rick Brown joins upper ranks of leadership as the Springfield-based trade association’s new director of public policy.

FAFSA Completions Up In IL: How Springfield Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Springfield area high schools.

Blood Donations Needed In Springfield Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

Parents Think Remote Learning Negatively Impacted Their Child

UScellular Committing $100,000 to Support STEM Education Through DonorsChoose

Church Camp Linked To 2 COVID-19 Superspreader Events

Nearly 85 cases are now linked to the church camp and a following conference, public health officials said. The camp did not require masks.

Sangamon County Close To Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Springfield area compares to Illinois and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Greater Springfield Chamber Of Commerce: Ambassador Committee Member Spotlight - Amy Barnes

See the latest announcement from the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.

Years of Buying Off Democrats Paid Off

Energy Bill Fell Apart in the Senate as Soon as Unions Had Their Say

Springfield Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet donations are in high demand for cancer patients.

Springfield Area Home Prices Up Recently

Home prices are up in the Springfield area since the pandemic began.

Gov. Pritzker Lifts All Capacity Limits As Phase 5 Begins Friday

"You did it, Illinois," the governor said, as the state's coronavirus rate falls to its lowest level since the first month of the pandemic.

Elderly Couple Killed In Semi-Truck Crash Were Married 68 Years

Carl Adden, 95, and Isabelle Adden, 92, were killed when a semi-truck hit them on county road 500 East.

Sangamon County Transportation Center

The design for the Springfield-Sangamon County Transportation Center Project will be finished by the end of 2021.

Darren Bailey Shoots $42B Budget With Rifle In Bid For Governor

In his first TikTok video, the Republican state senator expressed his dislike of the new budget via a semiautomatic sporting rifle.

Greater Springfield Chamber Of Commerce: Ambassador Committee Member Spotlight - Sara Linn

See the latest announcement from the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.

Unemployment Decreases In Springfield Area: Feds

Sangamon County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

No COVID-19 Shot Required For Illinois State University Students

The university said students who do not provide proof of their vaccination status will be required to get tested regularly on campus.

Father's Day: Share Your Dearest Photo On Springfield Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the Springfield Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Rep. Murphy Blasts Pritzker for Broken Redistricting Map Promise

Rep. Murphy responds to Gov. Pritzker signing partisan redistricting map.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Springfield Area

The pandemic has impacted the country's blood supply. The Red Cross is holding a few blood drives soon in the Springfield area.

Illinois Puppy Mill Ban Awaiting Gov. Pritzker's Signature

The bill, which cleared the IL Senate Monday, would prohibit pet shops from selling dogs or cats from breeders other than animal shelters.

IARF: New State Budget Fails Disability Funding

The state association representing those with disabilities calls for an increase in state funding as the budget is finalized today.

Rep. Murphy Honors Former IL House Clerk Tony Leone

State Representative Mike Murphy (R-Springfield) presented House Resolution 73 to honor the memory Anthony “Tony” J. Leone, Jr.

Idowu to Lead Illinois' Community Health Center Association

New IPHCA President and CEO Ollie Odowu calls for promoting community health and well-being as he returns to the organization.

Greater Springfield Chamber Of Commerce: Ambassador Committee Member Spotlight - Zach Reed

See the latest announcement from the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.

How to Use Your Smartphone to Find a New Home

UScellular Shares Tips on How to Use Your Smartphone to Aid in Search

Cops Mistook Toddler's Ashes For Drugs: Illinois Lawsuit

A man suing Springfield police said officers spilled and tested his late daughter's ashes, claiming they were drugs.

IL Schools 'Must Resume Fully In-Person Learning' This Fall: ISBE

The Illinois State Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution in support of in-person instruction for the 2021-22 school year.

Springfield Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held in the Springfield area.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Springfield Area?

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

George Thorogood, 90's Tour Headline Illinois State Fair Schedule

Thorogood and the Destroyers and .38 Special, will close out the 11-performance musical slate which begins Aug. 13 at the fairgrounds.

Greater Springfield Chamber Of Commerce: Ambassador Committee Member Spotlight - Frank Kulavic

See the latest announcement from the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Springfield Patch.

Springfield Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

People who donate through the Red Cross between May 1 and 15 are eligible for an Amazon gift card.

Illinois Lawmakers Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Since 2017

The “#MeToo” movement brought sweeping changes nationwide, including in Illinois, to the handling of allegations of sexual misconduct.

WGU announces Scholarship for Springfield Area Healthcare Workers

In honor of National Nurses Week, WGU will award up to $200,000 in scholarships to nurses and other healthcare workers

How Much Of Sangamon County Population Is Vaccinated?

This is how the Springfield area compares to Illinois and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

IL Senate OKs Bill Targeting Behavioral Health Patient Brokering

Measure has been dubbed “Protect Against Lindsay Lohan’s Dad Act”after actor's dad was arrested on patient brokering charges on April 23.