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Copeland retired in late 2023 to focus on family due to health concerns.

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Four challengers, including three with strong political networks, have created what could be incumbent Domenic Sarno’s toughest race since he unseated Mayor Charlie Ryan 16 years ago.

Longtime Springfield, Illinois air personality Jim Leach is leaving Mid-West Family Broadcasting’s news/talk WMAY-AM/FM to take on role of public information officer for the Illinois Department of Public Health. The progressive talk host – who’s been hosting the 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm show – admits to the State Journal Register that he feels “incredibly…

Springfield residents Justin Hurst and David Ciampi have kicked off their campaigns for Springfield mayor, while current mayor Domenic Sarno has yet to formally announce his candidacy.

Springfield residents Justin Hurst and David Ciampi have kicked off their campaigns for Springfield mayor, while current mayor Domenic Sarno has yet to formally announce his candidacy.

Springfield residents Justin Hurst and David Ciampi have kicked off their campaigns for Springfield mayor, while current mayor Domenic Sarno has yet to formally announce his candidacy.

Springfield Education Association members will consider ratification that, if approved, will go to the District 186 board of education on Aug. 15

The building that housed PNC Bank was built back in the 1970s as a home for what was the first iteration of Illinois National Bank.

Mike Zimmers, who spent nearly four decades in District 186 said Monday that he is "99% sure" he wont run for reelection for school board in 2023.