Natalie Pierre
SJ-R Breaking News
Springfield, IL, United States
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The 'Great Refusal' is leading Illinois residents to quit their jobs in record numbers
Illinoisans are quitting their jobs in record numbers in what many have deemed the "Great Resignation.” → Read More
Gas prices could stabilize as holidays approach; Illinois fuel tax burden among highest
Gas prices are the highest they have been in seven years. But there is a reason for optimism as the holiday season approaches. → Read More
SB 1169 on Pritzker's desk supports firing people who don’t comply with COVID-19 mandates
People in Illinois many not be able to cite religious or moral objections to COVID-19 vaccine or testing mandates for much longer. → Read More
Mixing and matching shots, expanding eligibility and more to know about COVID-19 boosters
The group of people who are eligible for COVID-19 boosters recently expanded. As we move forward, here are 5 things to know about the booster shots. → Read More
Harris would be first Black person to serve as Central District of Illinois U.S. Attorney
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced the nomination of Gregory Harris to be U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois. → Read More
Looking for fun in the Springfield area? Here are ideas for your Halloween weekend
From pumpkin carving contests, to Spooky stories tied to Illinois’ history and Halloween-themed trivia, there's plenty to this weekend in Springfield. → Read More
Growing Illinois sports betting market is now keeping company with top states like Nevada
In 2021, Illinois’ sports betting handle — the amount of money wagered — has consistently ranked in the top three with New Jersey and Nevada. → Read More
Contestants from popular competitive cooking show coming to Springfield this weekend
Past contestants from 'MasterChef' and 'MasterChef Junior' — which both air on Fox — will be at the UIS Performing Arts Center on Saturday night. → Read More
An art exhibit, comedy show, Halloween parade and more: Things to do this weekend
From art, to comedy, blues music and Halloween fun, there is plenty to enjoy this weekend in Springfield. → Read More
Springfield restaurants received $22.8M in COVID-19 relief. See who got money and how much
Golden Corral, Conn's Hospitality and VCM (Subway) led the list of 75 local restaurants, bars & catering companies that were awarded funding → Read More
3 things to know about the destructive 'jumping worms' making their way across Illinois
Jumping worms have been confirmed in 38 Illinois counties, including Sangamon. The invasive creatures are also suspected to be in six other counties. → Read More
Have ideas for the unique bike track coming to Springfield? The designers want your input
With the city’s first pump track coming to Comer Cox Park, the park district is hosting a design workshop to get input and ideas from the community. → Read More
Looking for something to do this weekend in the Springfield area? Here are 5 ideas
From Halloween fun, to a concert featuring old school hip hop & walks for good causes, here are a few of the things going on this weekend in the area. → Read More
After a week of wet weather, this month could still be Springfield's warmest October ever
With Springfield experiencing highs peaking in the high-80s as recently as Sunday, this month is on pace to be the warmest October the area has seen. → Read More
Springfield under tornado warning: Line of storms expected to clear area by 6 p.m.
With a tornado-warning storming in Morgan County, central Illinois is under a tornado warning. Storms could clear by 6 p.m. → Read More
Medical marijuana in Illinois: 5 things to know about increase in cannabis registrations
As recreational cannabis sales have significantly increased over the last year, so have the number of Illinoisans registered for medical marijuana. → Read More
From a horse show to a unique 5k, here are fun things to do in Springfield this weekend
From the Fat Ass 5K, to the reopening of the Old State Capitol and the Youth Charity Horse Show, there is plenty to do this weekend in Springfield. → Read More
SHS students create space for conversations about race, injustice and policing
Seniors Peyton Webster and Alana Arnold co-founded the Minority Vision and Action Club and eventually want to include the community in discussions → Read More
Springfield park to add unique bike track as family invests $1M in city ‘empowerment zone’
Next summer, Comer Cox Park will become the home of the city’s first pump track — a unique structure where children of all ages can ride bikes. → Read More
These Latina, Hispanic women are working toward more inclusive future in central Illinois
Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. A number of people in central Illinois are using the time to celebrate their cultures. → Read More