Home Energy Assistance Program The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is available for income qualified households. This energy bill assistance program can assist with natural gas, propane, electricity bills…

The City of Springfield’s Office of Public Works, in cooperation with Evans Recycling, is pleased to announce the return of the annual yard waste drop-off weeks for Springfield residents. According…

Veterans Meeting 9/30/24 State Rep. Mike Coffey organized a Veterans Advisory Council for the 95th District to learn more about the needs and concerns from local veterans. This week, a…

State Representative Mike Coffey and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois are hosting a Halloween Costume Drive to provide costumes for children who otherwise would not be able…

The 23rd Annual Illinois Route 66 Mother Road Festival and car show will be taking place in downtown Springfield September 27-29. This is a popular event for the community and…

It was great to have conversations with Brad Wike and his son Matt on Sports Radio 1450 at Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services. It’s always great to visit a local…

Rail Safety Week Make sure you know how to stay safe around railroad tracks in Springfield and surrounding communities. Here are some important rail safety tips from Operation Lifesaver: Rail…

JOBS The Illinois unemployment rate is up again in August. The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced Thursday that nonfarm payrolls were up +800 while the unemployment rate increased +0.1 percentage…

The Chatham police department and the city’s library hosted their annual Children’s Bicycle Rodeo last Wednesday night and it was full of special events for kids in the community. State…

I want to thank everyone who stopped by the Pet Adoption Event at Papa Frank’s! Several pets have been adopted and will start to settle in their new home today…