In this Illinois Farm Economics Summit 2024 webinar, we dive deep into the grain market outlook with Joe Jansen, Agricultural Economist at the University of Illinois. Moderated by Todd Gleason, this webinar explores key topics affecting the agricultural economy: Recent price trends in corn and soybeans Futures carry and basis appreciation post-harvest USDA WASDE updates and yield revisions Brazil’s soybean expansion and its impact on global supply Biofuels demand, including renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel Trade policy risks, including tariffs and retaliations Marketing strategie ..read more

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Through 4-H, youth have opportunities to explore their unique interests, try new things, and grow into future leaders. Families in Sangamon County will soon see new opportunities for their youth as Maddie Atterberry begins work as the Sangamon County 4-H Program Coordinator. "We are excited for Maddie to join our 4-H team,” said Terri Casey, Illinois Extension county director for Logan, Menard, and Sangamon counties. "She is bringing lots of creative energy and a fresh perspective that will help 4-H grow and thrive in Sangamon County.” Atterberry comes to Illinois Extension a ..read more

For the past several years there has been a rapidly growing population of women producers and an increasing role they are playing in agricultural operations. Women are taking on the role of management and more opportunities are being shifted to this new wave of farmers across the country. University of Illinois Extension Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit and Tazewell County Farm Bureau in cooperation with Annie’s Project is offering a hybrid course that is a discussion-based workshop bringing women together to learn from experts in production, financial management, human resources, marketing a ..read more

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has confirmed the death of a Springfield man whose body was discovered during a structure fire yesterday evening at a residence in the 1500 block of South 8th Street in Springfield.  The coroner's office was notified and responded to the scene, where the individual was pronounced deceased. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday morning, and the identity of the deceased will be released pending notification of next of kin.  The death is currently under investigation by the Springfield Fire Department, the Springfield Police Department ..read more

Thinking about spring planting and gardening while the snow falls can help to deal with the winter blues. The Four Seasons Gardening webinar series is back and begins Feb. 11. Two new winter sessions explore ways to sow annual flowers using empty plastic jugs and spring tips for boosting tree health. University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts will present tips, how-to’s, and answer questions about each monthly topic. The series focuses on home gardening, environmental stewardship, and backyard food production. Sessions are free and presented live online beginning at 1:30 p ..read more

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Preparations are underway for Illinois to join in the nation's celebration of 250 years of independence in 2026, and the Illinois America 250 Commission is encouraging people across the Prairie State to get involved in planning festivities and educational opportunities to mark the historic moment.  Celebrations marking the nation's independence are expected to take place across the country in 2026, culminating on July 4 of that year.  "Illinois is integral to telling our nation's story, from our rich agricultural and manufacturing roots to our role in the ..read more

2024 was a pretty good year for cinematic horror fans. Not only did the genre see an uncommonly large number of commercial hits last year but many of those films managed to see a rare amount of critical acclaim and a few have even achieved the even more uncommon feat of seriously competing in the current round of year-end awards. Any way you slice it this often-maligned genre is currently riding a wave of momentum, so it’s only logical that horror kingpin Blumhouse is looking to capitalize on this interest with their new release Wolf Man. This latest reboot of the classic werewolf franchise, f ..read more

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Nothing Bundt Cakes will host a Community Blood Drive from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Monday, 1/27 at ImpactLife Donor Center 1999 Wabash Ave (The Wabash Building). What: Nothing Bundt Cakes Community Blood Drive When: Monday, 1/27 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Can’t make it this day? Stop by the Donor Center anytime & credit Nothing Bundt Cakes on the Sign In Sheet. Where: ImpactLife Donor Center 1999 Wabash Ave (The Wabash Building) Appointments: To donate, please contact ImpactLife Springfield at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org/springfield. If registering online choose the ..read more

Bitterly cold conditions will return to the Midwest by Saturday night and persist through the first half of next week. Low temperatures (not pictured) will dip to between minus 5 and 5 degrees in central IL. Minimum wind chill values of -5 to -15 will be common during the late overnight/early morning hours. The most widespread cold wind chills for central IL look to be Sunday night where -10 to -15 is forecast across central and southeast IL. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for much of northwest and portions of west central IL tonight, and a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect over most of ..read more

All persons appearing on the Arrest Reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest record is a record of an arrest that occurred, a matter of public record. Guilt or innocence or the validity of the arrest are not issues decided by the arrest report. Not all arrests result in formal charges. For more information on case dispositions, please visit the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's website: https://www.sangamoncountycircuitclerk.org/records/records-lookup/   Arrests – January 14, 2025 Jeremiah Fajuente Wesley, 19, was arrested by Springfield Police at ..read more