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Pleasant Plains wins Class 2A volleyball sectional crown at home over Illini West

Pleasant Plains wins Class 2A volleyball sectional crown at home over Illini West

Rochester's soccer team celebrates winning the 2A Jacksonville Supersectional 1-0 over Troy Triad.

Rochester's soccer team celebrates winning the 2A Jacksonville Supersectional 1-0 over Troy Triad.

COVID-19, the Delta variant and the vaccine: A State Journal-Register roundtable

COVID-19, the Delta variant and the vaccine: A State Journal-Register roundtable

Structure fire at intersection Glenwood and Governor streets in Springfield May 26, 2021.

Structure fire at intersection Glenwood and Governor streets in Springfield May 26, 2021.

George Floyd, police reform, what comes next: A conversation with The SJ-R

George Floyd, police reform, what comes next: A conversation with The SJ-R

Spfld Police Chief Kenny Winslow addresses a March 5 presser on Gun violence

Spfld Police Chief Kenny Winslow addresses a March 5 presser on Gun violence

History, race and education: A conversation with The State Journal-Register

History, race and education: A conversation with The State Journal-Register

Lillian Wright Bergschneider of SHS helps out at the All-City Food Drive at the KofC Hall on 1/29/21

Lillian Wright Bergschneider of SHS helps out at the All-City Food Drive at the KofC Hall on 1/29/21

January 16, 2021

January 16, 2021

Grant MS principal Robert Schurman greets students on the 1st day of in-person class on Jan. 12.

Grant MS principal Robert Schurman greets students on the 1st day of in-person class on Jan. 12.

About 50 or so people assembled at the Stop the Steal rally at the Illinois Capitol Building 1-6-21

About 50 or so people assembled at the Stop the Steal rally at the Illinois Capitol Building 1-6-21

January 2, 2021

January 2, 2021

Aidan McParland of United We Pipe performing AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck.”

Aidan McParland of United We Pipe performing AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck.”

About 75 people gathered at a vigil at APL in Springfield for Sii, a dog neglected and abandoned.

About 75 people gathered at a vigil at APL in Springfield for Sii, a dog neglected and abandoned.

Jayla White of SIU Medicine administers a COVID test at Abundant Faith Christian Center on 12/17/20

Jayla White of SIU Medicine administers a COVID test at Abundant Faith Christian Center on 12/17/20

Santa (SPD Officer Tami Russell) at the Cops, Kids, and Christmas giveaway at Fairview School.

Santa (SPD Officer Tami Russell) at the Cops, Kids, and Christmas giveaway at Fairview School.

Part of the front of Lincoln/Yellow Cab’s former headquarters is brought down after Sunday’s fire.

Part of the front of Lincoln/Yellow Cab’s former headquarters is brought down after Sunday’s fire.

Carolyn Johnson Pemberton helps Chad Reese with a lunch giveaway on 12/9/20 at Johnson&Johnson Auto

Carolyn Johnson Pemberton helps Chad Reese with a lunch giveaway on 12/9/20 at Johnson&Johnson Auto

Portillo’s opens Springfield location

Portillo’s opens Springfield location

Sangamon Co. Auditor Andy Goleman takes the oath of office Tues. Judge Peter Cavanagh administers.

Sangamon Co. Auditor Andy Goleman takes the oath of office Tues. Judge Peter Cavanagh administers.

SFD Chief nominee Brandon Blough presents a plaque to retiring Chief Allen Reyne on 11/30/20

SFD Chief nominee Brandon Blough presents a plaque to retiring Chief Allen Reyne on 11/30/20

Jen McMillin announces the Holiday Store will be canceled for 2020 because of COVID-19.

Jen McMillin announces the Holiday Store will be canceled for 2020 because of COVID-19.

Patrick Russell, L, of Reverie Apparel, waits on a customer in Small Business Saturday.

Patrick Russell, L, of Reverie Apparel, waits on a customer in Small Business Saturday.

Gail O’Neill reviews COVID-19 cases in Menard County in a press conference in Athens 11-22-20

Gail O’Neill reviews COVID-19 cases in Menard County in a press conference in Athens 11-22-20

Shawna Forinash of Cafe Moxo delivers some of 500 free lunches Sunday.

Shawna Forinash of Cafe Moxo delivers some of 500 free lunches Sunday.

Election judge Geraldina Mulville talks to County Clerk Don Gray at Cherry Hills Church on 11/3/20.

Election judge Geraldina Mulville talks to County Clerk Don Gray at Cherry Hills Church on 11/3/20.

Clerk Don Gray and his son, Noah, pass out treats at the Tyrian Masonic Lodge No. 333 on 11/3/20

Clerk Don Gray and his son, Noah, pass out treats at the Tyrian Masonic Lodge No. 333 on 11/3/20

Yolanda Deutchman and Clerk Don Gray declare the polls open at SHG on 11-3-20.

Yolanda Deutchman and Clerk Don Gray declare the polls open at SHG on 11-3-20.

Dr. Brian Miller, president of the Sangamon County health board, addressed the media on 10/25/20.

Dr. Brian Miller, president of the Sangamon County health board, addressed the media on 10/25/20.

Elisabeth Bandy talks about her Day of the Dead altar in her home in Bulpitt

Elisabeth Bandy talks about her Day of the Dead altar in her home in Bulpitt

Supporters of the hybrid model rally outside District 186 headquarters on 10/19/20

Supporters of the hybrid model rally outside District 186 headquarters on 10/19/20

Emma McKenzie,9, of Pawnee decorates a pumpkin as part of a “Real Men Wear Pink” fundraiser 10/18/20

Emma McKenzie,9, of Pawnee decorates a pumpkin as part of a “Real Men Wear Pink” fundraiser 10/18/20

Elisabeth Bandy applies makeup on 10/15/20 prior to the showing of “Coco” at Route 66 Drive In.

Elisabeth Bandy applies makeup on 10/15/20 prior to the showing of “Coco” at Route 66 Drive In.

Maria Crain applies makeup to Julio Barrenzuela on 10/15/20 prior to the showing of “Coco.”

Maria Crain applies makeup to Julio Barrenzuela on 10/15/20 prior to the showing of “Coco.”

Malia Schmidt shows Lisa Funderburg & Dianne Hennenfent a painted stool at Wooden It Be Lovely sale

Malia Schmidt shows Lisa Funderburg & Dianne Hennenfent a painted stool at Wooden It Be Lovely sale

Dr. Vidya Sundareshan of SIU School of Medicine talks about the 2020-21 flu season on 10-5-20

Dr. Vidya Sundareshan of SIU School of Medicine talks about the 2020-21 flu season on 10-5-20

Fr. George Nellikunnel blesses Chunk at the Animal Protective League. Holding Chunk is Deana Corbin.

Fr. George Nellikunnel blesses Chunk at the Animal Protective League. Holding Chunk is Deana Corbin.

SPD officers carry man to safety after car crashes into home.

SPD officers carry man to safety after car crashes into home.

SHS senior Avery Pound in a government class via Zoom

SHS senior Avery Pound in a government class via Zoom

Those taking part in a vigil & rally for Breonna Taylor take to the Municipal Building bridge.

Those taking part in a vigil & rally for Breonna Taylor take to the Municipal Building bridge.

District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill talking about the launch of the SAM system on 9/23/20

District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill talking about the launch of the SAM system on 9/23/20

Tom Rader of the regional leadership council & Riverton village president talks about the SAM system

Tom Rader of the regional leadership council & Riverton village president talks about the SAM system

Doris Trojcak of St. Louis demonstrates a clay flute for Barbara Boucher of Springfield on 9/19/20

Doris Trojcak of St. Louis demonstrates a clay flute for Barbara Boucher of Springfield on 9/19/20

Lynard Joiner of Springfield talks about his recent case of COVID-19.

Lynard Joiner of Springfield talks about his recent case of COVID-19.

Hannah Hepner of Colfax and others parade pygmy goats at the Junior Livestock Expo on 9/13/20.

Hannah Hepner of Colfax and others parade pygmy goats at the Junior Livestock Expo on 9/13/20.

David Roberts, 13, of Cuba, Ill., feeds his Mini Rex rabbits at the Junior Livestock Expo on 9/13/20

David Roberts, 13, of Cuba, Ill., feeds his Mini Rex rabbits at the Junior Livestock Expo on 9/13/20

Volunteers wrangle over 4,000 rubber ducks on Lazy River at Knight’s Action Park Monday

Volunteers wrangle over 4,000 rubber ducks on Lazy River at Knight’s Action Park Monday

Gomer Mabie of Springfield talks about union activist Mother Jones. His father was Edris Mabie.

Gomer Mabie of Springfield talks about union activist Mother Jones. His father was Edris Mabie.

Amber Kaylor of Ronald McDonald House Charities swoops up the winner of the Ducky Derby Monday.

Amber Kaylor of Ronald McDonald House Charities swoops up the winner of the Ducky Derby Monday.

About 4,000 rubber ducks get dumped into Wild River as part of Ronald McDonald House fundraiser

About 4,000 rubber ducks get dumped into Wild River as part of Ronald McDonald House fundraiser

Rick Keuper and Brandon Powell talk about vintage motorcycles, including several Keuper rebuilt

Rick Keuper and Brandon Powell talk about vintage motorcycles, including several Keuper rebuilt

Earl Sanders holds his daughter, Aaliyah, who works on her iPad

Earl Sanders holds his daughter, Aaliyah, who works on her iPad

Allison Acker explains the remote setup to Kandance Sanders. Aaliyah’s brother, Armahni, is pictured

Allison Acker explains the remote setup to Kandance Sanders. Aaliyah’s brother, Armahni, is pictured

Harvard Park first grader Aaliyah Sanders hops into her “smart car,” helped by her mother, Kandance

Harvard Park first grader Aaliyah Sanders hops into her “smart car,” helped by her mother, Kandance

Mike Little of West Side Christian Church delivers learning material to a Harvard Park parent

Mike Little of West Side Christian Church delivers learning material to a Harvard Park parent

Allison Acker delivers a “smart car” to Aaliyah Sanders, a Harvard Park first grader

Allison Acker delivers a “smart car” to Aaliyah Sanders, a Harvard Park first grader

Glenwood HS economics teacher Mike Garber talks to senior Kavaughn Smith about the remote procedure

Glenwood HS economics teacher Mike Garber talks to senior Kavaughn Smith about the remote procedure

Parents of Glenwood HS seniors chalk the outside of the high school Thursday

Parents of Glenwood HS seniors chalk the outside of the high school Thursday

Michelle Gibson helps her daughter, Delainee, unload the car at Move-In Day at UIS ON 8-17-20.

Michelle Gibson helps her daughter, Delainee, unload the car at Move-In Day at UIS ON 8-17-20.

Supt. Brad Polanin talking about Riverton’s first day of school

Supt. Brad Polanin talking about Riverton’s first day of school

Ace Sign Co. employees work on the Route 66 Thursday at Motörhead’s.

Ace Sign Co. employees work on the Route 66 Thursday at Motörhead’s.

Nabih Elhajj talks about his family Lebanon after the Aug. 4 blast, which killed his mother

Nabih Elhajj talks about his family Lebanon after the Aug. 4 blast, which killed his mother

Nabih Elhajj of Springfield, Ill. Stalks about his family in Lebanon, after the blast.

Nabih Elhajj of Springfield, Ill. Stalks about his family in Lebanon, after the blast.

John Keating if E.A.T. speaks at a rally against police brutality at the Illinois Capitol Building

John Keating if E.A.T. speaks at a rally against police brutality at the Illinois Capitol Building

Customers rifle thru comic books at the Springfield Comic Book Convention on 7-26-20

Customers rifle thru comic books at the Springfield Comic Book Convention on 7-26-20

Protesters at Million Unmasked March at the Illinois Capitol on 7-25-20

Protesters at Million Unmasked March at the Illinois Capitol on 7-25-20

Dr. Babu Prasad is honored for $1 million gift to the HSHS St. John’s Foundation for the NICU

Dr. Babu Prasad is honored for $1 million gift to the HSHS St. John’s Foundation for the NICU

Cleanup at the Defour Family Farm in Auburn, Ill., on 7-21-20.

Cleanup at the Defour Family Farm in Auburn, Ill., on 7-21-20.

ALPLM celebrates five millionth visitor

ALPLM celebrates five millionth visitor

P.J. Staab, Vicki Schmidt and Barbara Fuhrwerk (L-R) talk as a Mother Teresa statue is installed

P.J. Staab, Vicki Schmidt and Barbara Fuhrwerk (L-R) talk as a Mother Teresa statue is installed

The Music Ministry at Union Baptist Church sings at a service on 7-5-20.

The Music Ministry at Union Baptist Church sings at a service on 7-5-20.

Springfield Elks Lodge #158 hosts annual blessing of the boats

Springfield Elks Lodge #158 hosts annual blessing of the boats

Terry Rutherford disinfects the Union Theatre st the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum on 6-30-20

Terry Rutherford disinfects the Union Theatre st the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum on 6-30-20

Pride Brunch in downtown Springfield, Ill. Sunday wraps up Pride Month.

Pride Brunch in downtown Springfield, Ill. Sunday wraps up Pride Month.

The Capital City Dance Team warms up prior to the Juneteenth parade and freedom march on 6-20-20

The Capital City Dance Team warms up prior to the Juneteenth parade and freedom march on 6-20-20

The Juneteenth parade and freedom march heads to the Illinois Capitol Building on 6-20-20.

The Juneteenth parade and freedom march heads to the Illinois Capitol Building on 6-20-20.

Rev. T. Ray McJunkins on change in Springfield in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd

Rev. T. Ray McJunkins on change in Springfield in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd

Jerry Banks on what’s next for the Black People’s Party of America following George Floyd’s death

Jerry Banks on what’s next for the Black People’s Party of America following George Floyd’s death

Trent Tholen on the Black People’s Party of America and what’s next following George Floyd’s death

Trent Tholen on the Black People’s Party of America and what’s next following George Floyd’s death

Jaala Smylie on change in Springfield following the death of George Floyd.

Jaala Smylie on change in Springfield following the death of George Floyd.

Young protesters, led by Nykeyla Henderson, stop in the middle of Second St. during a recent march.

Young protesters, led by Nykeyla Henderson, stop in the middle of Second St. during a recent march.

Black Lives Matter protesters take a knee in the middle of 2nd St. during a 6-3-20 rally

Black Lives Matter protesters take a knee in the middle of 2nd St. during a 6-3-20 rally

Springfield Police Chief Kenny Winslow in defense of his department

Springfield Police Chief Kenny Winslow in defense of his department

Protesters from a BLM rally lie down in front of the Sangamon County Complex on 6-1-20

Protesters from a BLM rally lie down in front of the Sangamon County Complex on 6-1-20

Protesters from the BLM rally march up Capitol Avenue on 6-1-20.

Protesters from the BLM rally march up Capitol Avenue on 6-1-20.

Protesters prostrate in front of the Sangamon Co. Complex on 6-1-20, part of a BLM Rally

Protesters prostrate in front of the Sangamon Co. Complex on 6-1-20, part of a BLM Rally

Protesters march down 5th Street in Springfield 6-1-20 for Black Lives Matter

Protesters march down 5th Street in Springfield 6-1-20 for Black Lives Matter

Scene outside Springfield Police headquarters on 5-31-20

Scene outside Springfield Police headquarters on 5-31-20

Springfield Ward 2 Ald. Shawn Gregory speaks before the Black Lives Matter vehicle procession

Springfield Ward 2 Ald. Shawn Gregory speaks before the Black Lives Matter vehicle procession

Emma McParland performs a Scottish dance as part of United We Pipe, a Spfld fundraiser

Emma McParland performs a Scottish dance as part of United We Pipe, a Spfld fundraiser

Aiden McParland plays “Thunderstruck” as part of United We Pipe, a fundraiser in Springfield

Aiden McParland plays “Thunderstruck” as part of United We Pipe, a fundraiser in Springfield

Downtown Springfield, Inc. executive director talks outdoor dining

Downtown Springfield, Inc. executive director talks outdoor dining

Luke Rapp of Chatham Boy Scout Troop 97 plays “Taps” as a Color Guard stands at attention on 5-25-20

Luke Rapp of Chatham Boy Scout Troop 97 plays “Taps” as a Color Guard stands at attention on 5-25-20

The Chatham FD hoists a large American flag prior to kickoff of the Poppy Parade on Memorial Day

The Chatham FD hoists a large American flag prior to kickoff of the Poppy Parade on Memorial Day

Free lunches were distributed at Boyd’s New Generation Restaurant Saturday.

Free lunches were distributed at Boyd’s New Generation Restaurant Saturday.

George Sinclair explains the rundown of planting a garden in the Southtown neighborhood of Spfld

George Sinclair explains the rundown of planting a garden in the Southtown neighborhood of Spfld

Protestors kneel outside the BoS Center In Springfield in support of reopening Illinois.

Protestors kneel outside the BoS Center In Springfield in support of reopening Illinois.

Protestors march down Capitol Ave. towards the Capitol Building in an effort to “Open Illinois”

Protestors march down Capitol Ave. towards the Capitol Building in an effort to “Open Illinois”

Chad Irmler performs for “Ghostlight Songs” at The Legacy Theatre in Springfield, Ill.

Chad Irmler performs for “Ghostlight Songs” at The Legacy Theatre in Springfield, Ill.

Daughter gets a hug from her father through plastic barrier during COVID-19 Pandemic

Daughter gets a hug from her father through plastic barrier during COVID-19 Pandemic

Betsy Buttell is part of the “Ghostlight Songs” series at The Legacy Theatre In Springfield, Ill.

Betsy Buttell is part of the “Ghostlight Songs” series at The Legacy Theatre In Springfield, Ill.

The Rev. Eric Hansen at a ‘drive-in’ service at Destiny Church on May 10, 2020.

The Rev. Eric Hansen at a ‘drive-in’ service at Destiny Church on May 10, 2020.

Tiffany Mathis, at Sunday’s candlelight vigil put on by Spfld Families Helping Families

Tiffany Mathis, at Sunday’s candlelight vigil put on by Spfld Families Helping Families

Raven Dodson & Scott Mc Farland light candles for coronavirus victims in Illinois on 4-26-20

Raven Dodson & Scott Mc Farland light candles for coronavirus victims in Illinois on 4-26-20

A protester holds a sign reading “Pritzker is the worst virus in Illinois” at the Capitol Sunday

A protester holds a sign reading “Pritzker is the worst virus in Illinois” at the Capitol Sunday

Lynn Ehmen goes through the micropantry at Washington Middle School

Lynn Ehmen goes through the micropantry at Washington Middle School

Ward 3 Ald. Doris Turner and family encourage people to #stayathome

Ward 3 Ald. Doris Turner and family encourage people to #stayathome

Over 600 meals from Papo's Cafe given out to those in need during COVID-19 pandemic

Over 600 meals from Papo's Cafe given out to those in need during COVID-19 pandemic

Participants held a Pride Parade for Ryan Blesse & Cory Blissett after the May parade was canceled

Participants held a Pride Parade for Ryan Blesse & Cory Blissett after the May parade was canceled

Dee Lazarus and her daughter Shelby stock a micropantry st Lanphier High School on 3-28-20.

Dee Lazarus and her daughter Shelby stock a micropantry st Lanphier High School on 3-28-20.

Dave Heinzel delivers optimism through "Everything Will Be Okay" signs

Dave Heinzel delivers optimism through "Everything Will Be Okay" signs

Kathy Grubb shows some signs she’s posted to her neighbor, Adrienne Hawkins recently

Kathy Grubb shows some signs she’s posted to her neighbor, Adrienne Hawkins recently

Local musician Micah walk moves guitar lessons online because of COVID-19 pandemic.

Local musician Micah walk moves guitar lessons online because of COVID-19 pandemic.

Kelsea and Andrew Gurski deliver meals to Helping Hands homeless shelter on March 22

Kelsea and Andrew Gurski deliver meals to Helping Hands homeless shelter on March 22

Erin and Addison Campbell load their car, with Jill Handy, at Meijer en route to helping families

Erin and Addison Campbell load their car, with Jill Handy, at Meijer en route to helping families

Worker at Southeast HS hand out grab and go breakfasts and lunches on 3/19.

Worker at Southeast HS hand out grab and go breakfasts and lunches on 3/19.

Sangamon Co. Clerk Don Gray drops off treats for poll workers Union Baptist Church on 3/17

Sangamon Co. Clerk Don Gray drops off treats for poll workers Union Baptist Church on 3/17

Norman Megginson makes deliveries for the Daily Bread Senior Nutrition Program

Norman Megginson makes deliveries for the Daily Bread Senior Nutrition Program

Worshippers at Abundant Faith Christian Center on March 15

Worshippers at Abundant Faith Christian Center on March 15

Supt. Jennifer Gill addressing a special board meeting on March 14 about the closure of schools.

Supt. Jennifer Gill addressing a special board meeting on March 14 about the closure of schools.

Logan Sexton of Calvary Academy talks about voting for the first time on March 17.

Logan Sexton of Calvary Academy talks about voting for the first time on March 17.

Abbigail Thurman of Rochester talks about voting for the first time on March 17.

Abbigail Thurman of Rochester talks about voting for the first time on March 17.

SHG's Kyle Ingram reacts to IHSA canceling state tournament

SHG's Kyle Ingram reacts to IHSA canceling state tournament

Young Elena Pava Cueto watches a speech at the Springfield Women’s March on 3-8-20 at the Capitol.

Young Elena Pava Cueto watches a speech at the Springfield Women’s March on 3-8-20 at the Capitol.

Damien Bowman poses with his mother Lisa Weiss and sister Kierra Bowman at the SAA on Feb. 28

Damien Bowman poses with his mother Lisa Weiss and sister Kierra Bowman at the SAA on Feb. 28

Andy Lambert stirs a pot of sauce at SHG’s Mostaccioli Dinner on March 1.

Andy Lambert stirs a pot of sauce at SHG’s Mostaccioli Dinner on March 1.

Eliot Gaines of Spfld talks Wheel of Fortune strategy

Eliot Gaines of Spfld talks Wheel of Fortune strategy

Springfield property featured on American Pickers

Springfield property featured on American Pickers

Mike Pippin, l, and Jim Allmon, Sangamon Co. Coroner, at a service at Oak Ridge Cemetery

Mike Pippin, l, and Jim Allmon, Sangamon Co. Coroner, at a service at Oak Ridge Cemetery

Video of Riverton Police Officer allegedly head-butting man

Video of Riverton Police Officer allegedly head-butting man

Fairview Elementary paraprofessional Jessica Parnell goes over vowel sounds with students

Fairview Elementary paraprofessional Jessica Parnell goes over vowel sounds with students

Edwin Lee School paraprofessional Kyle Stillwagon helps Christian Shamyer with an audiobook

Edwin Lee School paraprofessional Kyle Stillwagon helps Christian Shamyer with an audiobook

Jane Addams Elem. paraprofessional B.J. Osborn reads to J’Ceon Moore

Jane Addams Elem. paraprofessional B.J. Osborn reads to J’Ceon Moore

LLCC President Charlotte Warren talks about a new nursing partnership with Memorial Health System.

LLCC President Charlotte Warren talks about a new nursing partnership with Memorial Health System.

Gov. JB Pritzker meets with the State Journal-Register editorial board

Gov. JB Pritzker meets with the State Journal-Register editorial board

Mary Pruett, L, Chester Weger’s sister, embraces Diane Oetting, granddaughter of Lillian Oetting

Mary Pruett, L, Chester Weger’s sister, embraces Diane Oetting, granddaughter of Lillian Oetting

Justin Stewart (1) and other stair racers get greeted at the ALA Fight for Life Climb in Spfld

Justin Stewart (1) and other stair racers get greeted at the ALA Fight for Life Climb in Spfld

A trustee demonstrates how the body scanner at the Sangamon County Jail works

A trustee demonstrates how the body scanner at the Sangamon County Jail works

Mikaylah Woodson of Springfield visits with Sarah Bush Lincoln portrayed by Carol Shafer of Athens

Mikaylah Woodson of Springfield visits with Sarah Bush Lincoln portrayed by Carol Shafer of Athens

Kathi Griffin of the IEA speaks in Springfield on Feb. 11.

Kathi Griffin of the IEA speaks in Springfield on Feb. 11.

Rev Preston Toliver gives the invocation at the Lincoln-Douglass Banquet in Springfield on Feb. 9

Rev Preston Toliver gives the invocation at the Lincoln-Douglass Banquet in Springfield on Feb. 9

DeAndre Crawford, L, and Herman Senor II watch open gym at the Boys & Girls Club on Feb. 3.

DeAndre Crawford, L, and Herman Senor II watch open gym at the Boys & Girls Club on Feb. 3.

Members of the Chinese Bible Church of Springfield enjoy lunch after the service on February 2.

Members of the Chinese Bible Church of Springfield enjoy lunch after the service on February 2.

Sangamon Co. Sheriff Jack Campbell at 1-28-20 press conference about the plane crash near Spfld

Sangamon Co. Sheriff Jack Campbell at 1-28-20 press conference about the plane crash near Spfld

Pro-life supporters listen to Rev. Donald Mayes at the Jan. 26 Rally For Life at the Capitol rotunda

Pro-life supporters listen to Rev. Donald Mayes at the Jan. 26 Rally For Life at the Capitol rotunda

Developer discusses downtown Springfield apartments

Developer discusses downtown Springfield apartments

Sheila Stocks-Smith with Robert Moore at the King Day Breakfast in Jan. 20 in Springfield, Ill.

Sheila Stocks-Smith with Robert Moore at the King Day Breakfast in Jan. 20 in Springfield, Ill.

Mark Kessler, behind his desk at Recycled Records in downtown Springfield.

Mark Kessler, behind his desk at Recycled Records in downtown Springfield.

Dr. Wesley Robinson-McNeese addresses the King Day Breakfast In Springfield, Ill. on Jan. 20.

Dr. Wesley Robinson-McNeese addresses the King Day Breakfast In Springfield, Ill. on Jan. 20.

Pritzker's first year.

Pritzker's first year.

US Sen. Dick Durbin speaks in support of the USMCA on Jan. 12 at Brandt Consolidated in Springfield

US Sen. Dick Durbin speaks in support of the USMCA on Jan. 12 at Brandt Consolidated in Springfield

Dec. 21 incident involving Edward J. Brandt

Dec. 21 incident involving Edward J. Brandt

Rev. Meredith Manning Brown greets members of Douglas Avenue UMC after services on Jan. 5

Rev. Meredith Manning Brown greets members of Douglas Avenue UMC after services on Jan. 5

David Watson was the first person to purchase recreational cannabis in Springfield

David Watson was the first person to purchase recreational cannabis in Springfield

Kayla Miller of Springfield holds up a shirt reading “Illinois Has Gone Green”

Kayla Miller of Springfield holds up a shirt reading “Illinois Has Gone Green”

Kayla Miller and David Watson talk to HCI Alternatives spokesman Chris McCloud On Jan. 1

Kayla Miller and David Watson talk to HCI Alternatives spokesman Chris McCloud On Jan. 1

Michael Holmberg paints a tiger face of Christina Nesbitt, 6, as part of First Night’s kids fun

Michael Holmberg paints a tiger face of Christina Nesbitt, 6, as part of First Night’s kids fun

Rev. Donn Stephens leads the New Salem UMC congregation in a Litany of Leave-Taking on Dec. 29

Rev. Donn Stephens leads the New Salem UMC congregation in a Litany of Leave-Taking on Dec. 29

Long-time Lanphier educator Steve Rambach lights the menorah candles on the fifth night of Hanukkah

Long-time Lanphier educator Steve Rambach lights the menorah candles on the fifth night of Hanukkah

Cpt. Paul Byers of the SFD and members of Engine 5 ring Salvation Army bells st Walmart on Dec. 18

Cpt. Paul Byers of the SFD and members of Engine 5 ring Salvation Army bells st Walmart on Dec. 18

Laykin Karhliker waits to deliver Friend-in-Need items at Sangamon Towers on Dec.23

Laykin Karhliker waits to deliver Friend-in-Need items at Sangamon Towers on Dec.23

Sara Gwaltney’s students at ELC try out their new puppet stand on Dec. 18.

Sara Gwaltney’s students at ELC try out their new puppet stand on Dec. 18.

Springfield Police and Sangamon Co. Sheriff’s at the 1500 block of E. Converse Ave.

Springfield Police and Sangamon Co. Sheriff’s at the 1500 block of E. Converse Ave.

Some of the 100 or so pro-impeachment supporters outside of Rep. Darin LaHood’s Spfld office Dec. 17

Some of the 100 or so pro-impeachment supporters outside of Rep. Darin LaHood’s Spfld office Dec. 17

Pro-impeachment supporters rally outside the Spfld office of Rep. Darin LaHood on Dec. 17

Pro-impeachment supporters rally outside the Spfld office of Rep. Darin LaHood on Dec. 17

Three cancer survivors from Springfield Police present a check to the ACS as part of Beards&Badges

Three cancer survivors from Springfield Police present a check to the ACS as part of Beards&Badges

Nancy Mi of the GHS Key Club helps out Khloe Post of Taylorville at the MOBN Holiday Store

Nancy Mi of the GHS Key Club helps out Khloe Post of Taylorville at the MOBN Holiday Store

Jayden and Camdyn Ross of Springfield open a PS4 compliments of Capital City Property Management

Jayden and Camdyn Ross of Springfield open a PS4 compliments of Capital City Property Management

Legal marijuana production ramps up in Barry, Illinois

Legal marijuana production ramps up in Barry, Illinois

Surviving and thriving after an urban crime tragedy

Surviving and thriving after an urban crime tragedy

Dubois School students enjoy unwrapping presents from SHG students as part of An Angel Tree project

Dubois School students enjoy unwrapping presents from SHG students as part of An Angel Tree project

Springfield Firefighters Local 37 members assemble food baskets as part of the 12 Days of Christmas

Springfield Firefighters Local 37 members assemble food baskets as part of the 12 Days of Christmas

Accident reconstruction teams are at 11th Street and Cornell Avenue on Dec. 9.

Accident reconstruction teams are at 11th Street and Cornell Avenue on Dec. 9.

Sue Hamilton leads a public singing of “Silver Bells” at Caroling at the Carillon on Dec. 8

Sue Hamilton leads a public singing of “Silver Bells” at Caroling at the Carillon on Dec. 8

Bennett Brucker of Bloomington visited the Nativity Festival at the Chiara Center In Springfield.

Bennett Brucker of Bloomington visited the Nativity Festival at the Chiara Center In Springfield.

Homeless man's son proud of his father's activism

Homeless man's son proud of his father's activism

Derek Potts hearing on petition for conditional release

Derek Potts hearing on petition for conditional release

Santa (Rick Allen) and Kevin Coleman get ready to leave on the Sid Wood Memorial Toy Run on Dec. 1

Santa (Rick Allen) and Kevin Coleman get ready to leave on the Sid Wood Memorial Toy Run on Dec. 1

Jonna Cooley, Penny Powell and Rex Schadow read the names of AIDS victims at a Dec. 1 service

Jonna Cooley, Penny Powell and Rex Schadow read the names of AIDS victims at a Dec. 1 service

Bailey, Hunter & Logan Glossop share a moment with Santa (Jim Cox) at the Old State Capitol.

Bailey, Hunter & Logan Glossop share a moment with Santa (Jim Cox) at the Old State Capitol.

The Springfield Youth Performance Group entertains the crowd at the Old State Capitol on Nov. 30.

The Springfield Youth Performance Group entertains the crowd at the Old State Capitol on Nov. 30.

Mary Todd Lincoln (Pam Brown) reads “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” at the Old State Capitol

Mary Todd Lincoln (Pam Brown) reads “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” at the Old State Capitol

Patient with e-cigarette-related lung injury speaks

Patient with e-cigarette-related lung injury speaks

Carrie Bassett pins Jeph Bassett as SFD division chief at Monday’s ceremony at City Council chambers

Carrie Bassett pins Jeph Bassett as SFD division chief at Monday’s ceremony at City Council chambers

ABATE volunteers dish up Thanksgiving dinner at Cathedral on 11-24-19.

ABATE volunteers dish up Thanksgiving dinner at Cathedral on 11-24-19.

Mayor Langfelder recognizes Rabbi Barry Marks at the GSIA Thanksgiving service on 11-24-19.

Mayor Langfelder recognizes Rabbi Barry Marks at the GSIA Thanksgiving service on 11-24-19.

Students at Harvard Park spend King Cash on fresh fruit in Courtney King third grade class

Students at Harvard Park spend King Cash on fresh fruit in Courtney King third grade class

Sangamo Football Podcast Williamsville's Aaron Kunz

Sangamo Football Podcast Williamsville's Aaron Kunz

Lisa Sletten. a CRNA at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, participated in a maternal distress simulation.

Lisa Sletten. a CRNA at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, participated in a maternal distress simulation.

The Table of Life Ministries praise dance troupe performs at the Ministerial Alliance service

The Table of Life Ministries praise dance troupe performs at the Ministerial Alliance service

Deacon Brewer leads the King of Kings Christian Assembly choir at the Ministerial Alliance service

Deacon Brewer leads the King of Kings Christian Assembly choir at the Ministerial Alliance service

Impact of homeless man's death in Springfield, Illinois

Impact of homeless man's death in Springfield, Illinois

CS8 Football Podcast: Glenwood head coach David Hay

CS8 Football Podcast: Glenwood head coach David Hay

Colton Sandidge, an LLCC aviation mechanics student, works on wing tip mounted fuel tank Nov. 12.

Colton Sandidge, an LLCC aviation mechanics student, works on wing tip mounted fuel tank Nov. 12.

Erin Key takes to the runway at PCASA’s fashion show and vintage fair fundraiser on Nov. 3.

Erin Key takes to the runway at PCASA’s fashion show and vintage fair fundraiser on Nov. 3.

Col. Donald Carpenter assumes command of 183d Wing

Col. Donald Carpenter assumes command of 183d Wing

Helping the Homeless in Springfield, IL

Helping the Homeless in Springfield, IL

Anders Hill, dressed as a T-Rex, at Douglas Ave. UMC’s trunk-or-treat, with his mom and dad.

Anders Hill, dressed as a T-Rex, at Douglas Ave. UMC’s trunk-or-treat, with his mom and dad.

Amanda Humke is honored as the ISP’s Forensic Scientist of the Year on Oct. 30.

Amanda Humke is honored as the ISP’s Forensic Scientist of the Year on Oct. 30.

Sonrise Donuts sign relit

Sonrise Donuts sign relit