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Weeks after winning "Big Brother," Rick Devens revealed his wife Becca has been diagnosed with breast cancer. sj-r.com/story/entertainment…
Riverton's Tyler Meyer is SJ-R's athlete of the week, sponsored by Heartland Credit Union sj-r.com/story/sports/high-s…
The word conveys "you're doing something to the fullest or optimizing it as much as possible." sj-r.com/story/news/nation/2…
It's Paula Crouch vs. Marc Bell in Sangamon County Sheriff's election sj-r.com/videos/news/politic…
Incumbent Paula Crouch faces challenger Marc Bell in the race for Sangamon County sheriff. See their key stances. sj-r.com/story/news/politics…
Marsy’s Law group recognizes Sangamon County advocates sj-r.com/story/news/local/20…
Sangamo Club purchased by local real estate developer | Video sj-r.com/videos/business/202…
A local developer has purchased and plans to tear down the Sangamo Club in favor of new something new in Springfield. sj-r.com/story/business/2026…
Local firefighters recently took part in a burn training at the University of Illinois Springfield. See our photos. sj-r.com/picture-gallery/new…
Here are the best DJs for events and weddings around Springfield | Video sj-r.com/videos/news/2026/10…
Watch nominees for Heartland Credit Union athlete of the week, Oct. 19-24 sj-r.com/videos/sports/high-…
Vote here for SJ-R's athlete of the week, sponsored by Heartland Credit Union sj-r.com/story/sports/high-s…
Looking for a DJ for your wedding or event? Readers decided the best choices in the 2025 Community's Choice Awards. sj-r.com/story/entertainment…
Illinois students have until Dec. 18 to submit artwork for the “My Community, My Story” contest and compete for statewide recognition. sj-r.com/story/news/local/20…
Lay's is dropping limited-time flavors inspired by Thanksgiving meals and popular chocolate desserts. Here are the new festive flavors. sj-r.com/story/money/food/20…
Shadow, a 10-month-old puppy, is enjoying his first New England fall season to the fullest, zooming around and chasing leaves. sj-r.com/story/pets-animals/…
Sudden job loss shatters far more than a paycheck. In an unforgiving hiring landscape, unemployed Americans are losing their security and themselves. sj-r.com/story/money/2026/10…
Springfield High freshman phenom sets two CS8 swim records sj-r.com/story/sports/high-s…
Who's advancing to boys soccer sectionals around Springfield? sj-r.com/story/sports/high-s…
Photos: Local firefighters recently took part in a burn training at the University of Illinois Springfield. See our photos. sj-r.com/picture-gallery/new…