Steven Spearie

LOCAL55 people take oath of citizenship in Springfield. See photos Steven SpearieMarch 5, 2026, 8:09 a.m. CTCamila Macarena Molina Morales, left, and her brother, Gabriel Enrique Molina Morales, take the oath of allegiance in a Naturalization Ceremony in ... See more

Poll: When should Springfield public schools begin the year? Steven Spearie SPRINGFIELD -- The Springfield District 186 Board of Education will take up the 2026-27 academic year calendar at its March 9 meeting. One of the major topics of conversation will... See more

LOCALSpringfield groups rally at the Capitol against war on Iran Steven SpearieMarch 2, 2026, 8:51 p.m. CTPart of a group of 35 or so people who showed up for a No War with Iran rally at the Illinois Capitol on March 2, 2026. It was put on by Land of Linc... See more

FIRECleanup underway at the Curve Inn after a fire. See the photos Steven SpearieFeb. 27, 2026, 1:10 a.m. CTCurve Inn owners Ray and Ami Merchant outside the Southern View bar, restaurant and live music venue on Feb. 26, 2026. About 50 or so employees, vo... See more

Here are the major Illinois and Springfield area elections to watch Steven Spearie - The Illinois primary is slated for March 17. - Early voting has already begun. - Voters will also weigh in on several referendums. SPRINGFIELD -- A key U.S. Senate race, ... See more