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Darlene Dick, 63, of Cantrall, Illinois, formerly of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 21, 1963, in Springfield, Illinois, to John F. and Rosie M. (nèe Kemp) Smith. She married Charles “Chuck” Dick Jr. on November 10, 1983. He preceded her in death. Darlene was a member of the […] The post Darlene Dick first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

Earlynn “Lynn” Bradley, age 68, of Petersburg, Illinois passed away on Tuesday October 27, 2026 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Lynn was born on January 1, 1958 in Killeen, Texas, the daughter of Earl and Barbara (Downey) Bradley. Mourning her passing are her father, Earl (JoElla) Bradley; children, Diana “Lupe” (Adam) Sullivan of Petersburg, Clay (Hannah) Lara […] The post Earlynn Bradley first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

(The Center Square) - Races to represent districts around Illinois in Springfield for the 105th Illinois General Assembly saw some shakeups, with Democrats flipping several seats. Illinois House Democrats grew their supermajority in the Illinois House, previously with 78 seats compared to the Republicans' 40. [...]

A Jacksonville man has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a methamphetamine trafficking charge. 61-year-old Prince A. Stevenson was sentenced last Tuesday, in U.S. District Court in Springfield to 132 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Stevenson was also ordered to pay a $100 […]

As the final buzzer sounded, the Salukis walked away with a loss at home, starting the season 0-1.   The Salukis opened their season on Nov. 3, against the University of Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars at home. UIS is a Division II school and its women’s basketball team finished 14-14 last season. The Dawgs finished 10-20...

El gobernador de Illinois, JB Pritzker, hará historia al convertirse en el primer demócrata en ser elegido para un tercer mandato en el cargo más alto del estado, según proyecta NBC News. Por segundo ciclo electoral consecutivo, el exsenador estatal Darren Bailey fue derrotado de manera contundente por Pritzker, quien seguirá enfrentando preguntas sobre si cumplirá o no su mandato completo en Springfield. Gobernador de Illinois 72.7% de votos esperados

Following nationwide trends, Illinois is seeing an exodus of elected officials this year as incumbents have announced their retirements or declined to seek reelection. For residents, these vacancies represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to choose who will represent Evanston in Springfield and Washington. After achieving a narrow victory in a packed 15-candidate Democratic primary in March,... The post Live: Evanston residents vote in 2026 midterm elections appeared first on The Daily Nort

EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL November 1, 2026 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 45 year old David L. Mercer of Springfield for an Effingham County F...

On October 30, 2026, at 3:11 p.m., officers responded to the rear parking lot of 121 Springfield...

Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- OSFM and IDPH urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves and their families from the dangers of carbo...