Christian County Court has denied a motion to reconsider pretrial detention conditions for Brian M. Grove, who is charged with possession and distribution of child sexual abuse ...

The highest-level men’s soccer team in central Illinois is about to kick off its second season in USL League Two.  Springfield FC will open the 2026 season on Wednesday, ...

54-year-old Michael Boliard of Decatur was arrested on several recent charges following an incident with a crossbow.    Boliard has now been charged with ...

Illinois Insider’s Mark Hespen recently interviewed Illinois Republican Senators Steve McClure and Jason Plummer. During this interview, McClure and Plummer shared their ...

Taylorville Memorial Hospital is partnering with several local organizations to bring the community together for a night of entertainment and mental health awareness.   ...

The Taylorville Food Pantry is contending with an increase in foot traffic this month compared to April, and the trend is expected to continue.  This adjustment is normal at ...

Mrs. Enes Anne Weddle (nee Gherardi), age 95, of Kincaid, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband George Raymond ...

Bradley D. Sellers, 66 of Taylorville, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in his home.  He was born on April 5, 1960, in Taylorville, the son of Fred and Nyrita (Nimerick) ...

Robert David McGehee, 77, of Taylorville, IL, passed away on May 3, 2026, at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on May 8, 1948, in Taylorville, the ...

Reed Lyle Fikan, 3, of Taylorville, IL, passed away on May 2, 2026, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on July 13, 2022, to Anthony Fikan and ...

Barbara Jo Fleigle, 92 of Taylorville, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital.  She was born on February 23, 1934, in Clinton, Indiana, the daughter ...

Rochelle Ida “Shelley” Simpson, 61 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.  She was born on May 12, 1964, in ...