Get the latest breaking news, sports, entertainment and obituaries in Springfield, IL from The State Journal-Register.

Gerry Jay Goetsch, 60, passed away on March 10, 2025, in Chicago , Illinois. Gerry is survived by his daughter, Emily (Manny Cannon), and his son, Andrew Goetsch.

Stay up-to-date with the latest news, stories and headlines in Springfield, IL from The State Journal-Register.

1 day ago · Pamela June Ryan, 70, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. Memorial Gathering and Memorial Ceremony: Family will receive friends at 9:30 a.m ...

1 day ago · 91, passed away March 12, 2025. Arrangements provided by Butler Funeral Home - Springfield. Services on Mar 21, 1:00pm at Camp Butler National...

Local news and headlines for the Springfield, IL area from The State Journal-Register.

2 days ago · Additional thunderstorms are possible on Saturday, some of which may be severe with damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes, though threat primarily faces west Kentucky and southwest Indiana.

1 day ago · A powerful spring storm is rapidly approaching central Illinois with several counties already under a tornado watch. Those counties are Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison ...

Mar 7, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, IL — The free Springfield State Journal-Register app, available in stores via Apple and Google Play, brings you local news more conveniently than ever before. From sports to ...

Sports coverage for Springfield, IL, including high school, college and professional, from The State Journal-Register.