Good morning, Springfield.

Trooper Clay Carns of the Illinois State Police, who died while on duty, is honored by nearly $200,000 in public donations and remembered as a lifelong hero by his family.

Williamsville Junior High School is mourning the sudden death of 7th-grade student Alex Doom due to complications from Influenza A.

The USDA offers $300 million in final assistance under the Inflation Reduction Act to over 12,800 farm loan borrowers to support their farming operations and land ownership.

Illinois introduces new laws benefiting parents, including allowing drug-addicted mothers to keep parental rights, ensuring culturally competent hair care in foster care, permitting 17-year-olds to donate blood without parental consent, and providing more support for adoptive processes.

Illinois lawmakers may consider a bill in January to make it simpler to change names, aimed at helping domestic abuse victims and transgender residents by removing the need to publish changes in newspapers and shortening residency requirements.

Dalia DeJesus rebounded from a previous low-scoring game to lead Deer Creek-Mackinaw to victory over Petersburg PORTA in the Riverton Christmas Classic tournament.

Lick Creek New Year's Eve Celebration

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a live performance by one of central Illinois' top bands at Boondocks in Springfield.

In-Person Fireside Chat on Foster Care in Springfield, Illinois

This event provides information about the Illinois child welfare system and the foster parenting process, hosted by a reputable agency focused on community support.