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Federal judge throws out lawsuit alleging required signage on Illinois’ gas tax freeze violates free speech

A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by a group representing gas station owners that fought a requirement for businesses to display signs advertising a freeze on the state’s gas tax.

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2 men shot when large fight involving women escalates into gunfire

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men accused of shooting two other men on Sunday afternoon during a street fight just north of downtown.

Rain doesn’t dampen spirit as community celebrates Juneteenth with annual Freedom Walk parade

With Juneteenth on Sunday, several Jacksonville organizations found ways to celebrate the now federal holiday early on Saturday.

Pritzker says state now in compliance with a law requiring DNA evidence in rape cases to be tested within six months

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the Illinois State Police no longer has any DNA evidence from sexual assault cases that has not been tested within six months, a significant improvement from a backlog that existed for years.

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Bringing axe-throwing to Main Street

Stumpy’s Hatchet House opened earlier this month in Springfield, bringing axe-throwing to Main Street. Stuart and Kelly Josberger initially had the idea to start an axe-throwing business in 2015, when splitting wood in their backyard quickly led to throwing axes at log rounds with their friends. The couple were considering starting a business after retirement and began to look more into axe-throwing, realizing no one had yet brought the idea to the US. They soon opened a location in Eatontown, New Jersey – making this the first hatchet house in the United States.

Jane Lynch leads a gleeful tour of Illinois, the actor’s home state

The actor, who stars in an Illinois Office of Tourism ad campaign, shares her favorite places in the Prairie State.

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Invasive hammerhead worms have been spotted around Ohio. What to do if you find one

Hammerhead worms reproduce asexually, so cutting them in half will not kill them. Instead, experts recommend to use salt or rubbing alcohol.

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Take a tour of homes and gardens in historic Springfield this weekend

If you've ever just wanted to take a look inside some of Jacksonville's most historic homes, now is your chance.

Ford recalls Explorer SUVs that can roll away while in park

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than a quarter-million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. because they can roll away unexpectedly while shifted into park.

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OC man arrested for making threats targeted at Webster's Dictionary due to gender term definition changes

The threats were apparently made online once the company decided to change the definitions of the words "girl," "woman" and "female" to be more inclusive of gender identities.

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AFL-CIO stays neutral in Illinois secretary of state’s race, months after affiliated workers backed Giannoulias

The lack of an endorsement is good news for Giannoulias’ two major opponents, Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia and Ald. David Moore.

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After long being mired in politics, Lincoln museum has ‘potential to be incredibly great’ under restructuring plan

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield has long been mired in political shenanigans, but advocates hope a bill just passed by state legislators will lead to better and more transparent institution.

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Illinois lawmaker Kam Buckner says he wants to move forward after pleading guilty to second DUI

State Rep. Kam Buckner of Chicago recently pleaded guilty to a DUI and said it taught him a lesson. But he had a second DUI in 2010.

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Applebee's franchisee worker fired over leaked email

Applebee's has confirmed that an employee of a Missouri-based franchisee has been fired after sending an email speculating that high gas prices and the end of pandemic stimulus money would force employees to work longer hours for lower pay. “This is the opinion of an individual, not Applebee’s,” Kevin Carrol, Applebee’s chief operations officer, said in a statement, adding that the franchisee terminated the midlevel worker. Issues arose after someone shared the email last month with Jake Holcomb, who was the manager of an Applebee’s restaurant in Lawrence, Kansas.

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Illinois’ new health care program for undocumented seniors leaves some of the most vulnerable behind

The program enrolled over 9,000 people in its first year, but doesn’t cover long-term care — a dangerous pitfall for many undocumented seniors.

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Springfield officials warn new CDC mask recommendations do not apply to health care settings

Masks are still required in health care settings in Springfield, Illinois, regardless of new CDC recommendations.

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Man hurt in drive-by shooting in Springfield area

A man is in stable condition after he was shot in his car in the Springfield area Sunday afternoon.

Illinois woman dating former 'Saturday Night Live' star Chris Kattan

Chris Kattan left "Celebrity Big Brother." Now the Saturday Night Live alum is turning heads in Springfield, Illinois, where he's dating someone.

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Yes, you saw right, former 'Saturday Night Live' star spotted around Springfield

Former on-air personality Maria Libri confirms she's in relationship with comedian, actor Chris Kattan.

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Illinois governor to lift mask mandate except for schools

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that at the end of the month he will lift the requirement for face coverings to be worn in most indoor spaces to slow the spread of COVID-19, but the mandate will stay in place for K-12 schools where students, teachers and staff are clustered together. “All of us are getting tired of wearing masks, that’s for sure,” Pritzker said at an event in Champaign. “But I have to say, I mean an enormous compliment to the people of Illinois ..., you have done such a good job of keeping each other safe.”

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Missouri officers kill suspect, citing 'imminent danger'

Officers in Springfield, Missouri, fatally shot an Arkansas man after they determined he had put a woman and her children in “imminent danger," police said Saturday. Police were called Friday night to a domestic disturbance at an apartment, where they said 28-year-old Mitchell R. Hooe of Arkansas was armed with a gun. Officers confirmed that a woman and her children were in the apartment with Hooe.

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Nicaraguans hit the streets to celebrate St. Sebastian's day despite rising virus cases

With colourful costumes and traditional dances, residents of Diriamba in southern Nicaragua pay tribute to the town's patron saint Sebastian. The annual celebration took place despite rising numbers of coronavirus cases in the Latin American country.

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Bottles clinking, Turkish party train blazes through night

The Eastern Express runs for only three months in the winter to take in the snowy beauty of Turkey's eastern plateau

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Turkey’s ‘party train’ carves its way through country’s snowy hillsides

The atmosphere is buzzing aboard this Turkish train as it winds through snow-capped hills from Ankara to Kars. The Eastern Express has become Turkey's most coveted and festive train journey, making multiple stops in the country's east. Tickets were snapped up within minutes when the service started up again after a hiatus due to the coronavirus.

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Texans prepare for winter blast after temps plummet 50 degrees in a day

AccuWeather's Bill Wadell reported live on Jan. 20 from Texas, where icy conditions were already starting to cause problems.

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Democratic Strategist Denouces Criticism of VP Harris

Patrick Gaspard, president of the Center for American Progress, joins John Heilemann on the Hell & High Water podcast to discuss the extreme scrutiny that Vice President Kamala Harris has been subjected to recently.

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'Amazon Style' opening first new in-person clothing store

The retail giant is opening its first physical clothing store called "Amazon Style" in a Los Angeles mall.

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Biden Pushes Back On Waning Approval

I don’t believe the polls.” President Joe Biden dismissed a question about his popularity declining among independent voters since taking office.

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State Sen. Thomas Cullerton’s federal embezzlement trial postponed due to pandemic scheduling

State Sen. Thomas Cullerton’s long-awaited trial on federal embezzlement charges has been postponed due to a COVID-19 scheduling requirements.

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Missouri to get its first Buc-ee’s. What to know about the 53,000-square-foot location

The travel center, known for its clean restrooms and trademark snacks, will feature 100 gas pumps.

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RECALL ALERT: Dole salads pulled due to Listeria concerns

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. announces voluntary recall for certain salads due to Listeria concerns.

Social workers' field safety remains concern after killing

Illinois officials are seeking answers after the killing last week of a state child welfare worker during a home visit — the second such tragedy to occur in less than five years. Deidre Silas, an investigator with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, was stabbed to death last Tuesday when she responded to a call of possible endangerment of children in a home in the central Illinois town of Thayer. A man related to one or more of the six children who were at home at the time, 32-year-old Benjamin Reed, is being held in the Sangamon County Jail without bond on first-degree murder and other charges.

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Illinois child welfare worker fatally stabbed during visit

An Illinois child welfare worker was stabbed to death during a home visit in a town south of Springfield, authorities said. Diedre Silas, 36, an investigator for the state Department of Children and Family Services, was conducting a welfare check Tuesday on children living in the home in Thayer when she was stabbed, according to Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell. Benjamin Reed, 32, who authorities say lived in the home, faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery and unlawful restraint.

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Springfield teacher charged with participating in Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol

The woman's husband was also charged month's earlier.

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Missouri school doctor arrested in Arkansas on abuse counts

A Missouri boarding school doctor accused of several child sex crimes has been taken into custody in Arkansas. The Kansas City Star reports that 57-year-old David Smock was arrested Tuesday night in Harrison, Arkansas, not far from the Missouri border. Smock began feeling ill on his return to Missouri and tested positive for COVID-19 at the Arkansas jail, said Heidemann, who was representing Smock on charges filed in Cedar County.

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Three big natural gas plants would wipe out climate gains from recent shutdowns of coal-fired plants in Illinois

A new natural gas power plant near Springfield, could emit more carbon dioxide than 800,000 automobiles every year.

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Mysterious `boom' rattles central Illinois communities

State and local agencies are investigating Tuesday after residents flooded local police stations with calls about a mysterious loud “boom" that rattled central Illinois communities. Rebecca Clark with Illinois Emergency Management Agency said the agency is investigating with state and local partners but she had no other information. Decatur Fire Department’s Deputy Chief Dan Kline told the Herald & Review that a booming noise was heard about 11:28 a.m. CST, prompting concerned calls to Decatur’s police and fire departments.

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A Springfield man, out on bond, killed his wife. Her son is suing the bail bond companies.

The lawsuit claims A-Advanced Bail Bonds, Michael Nivens Bail Bonds and First Track GPS were negligent and Parrow died as a "direct and proximate result" of their actions.

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GOP governor candidate Darren Bailey taps suburban former right-wing talk show host as running mate

Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey on Monday named Stephanie Trussell, a former right wing radio talk show host in Chicago, as his running mate for the June 28 primary.

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Police searching for missing 11-year-old last seen in Springfield

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for an 11-year-old boy, last seen Friday evening in the Springfield neighborhood.

Crestwood Mayor Louis Presta resigns, pleads guilty to bribery in red-light camera probe

Crestwood Mayor Louis Presta resigned shortly before pleading guilty to bribery charges alleging he took an envelope of cash from a representative of a red-light camera company.

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Silkie’s Chicken and Champagne

Chef Kenny Gilbert has launched his newest endeavor in Springfield. Silkie’s Chicken and Champagne forms an eclectic concept that offers many styles of fried chicken on multiple flavors of biscuits. Pair that with cocktails featuring bubbles as the base...it may sound a little out there, but I can attest, the combo is fiercely pleasurable to the palate. I sat down with the chef to talk about his new concept, the reason for the location and the experience Kenny hopes people have when they visit Silkie’s.

Oregon Man Charged with Federal Hate Crime After Attacking Gay Man

An Oregon man has been charged with a federal hate crime after using the internet to target and brutally assault a gay man because of his sexual orientation. Daniel Andrew McGee, of Springfield, has been charged by criminal complaint with a hate crime. Despite the victim’s pleas for McGee to stop, McGee continued striking the man repeatedly in the head with the club. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Gavin W. Bruce for the District of Oregon and Trial Attorney Cameron A. A criminal complaint is only an accusation of a crime, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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Howard Carroll, Illinois lawmaker who was budget expert and a voice for ‘all things Jewish,’ dies

Howard W. Carroll served in the state legislature for 28 years — 26 in the state Senate, where he was known for overseeing the budget appropriations process and championing bills involving health care and human rights.

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Pritzker signs COVID-19 amendment to Illinois conscience law

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a change to the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act that would allow those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine to potentially face repercussions. The law was adopted in 1978 to protect physicians from penalty or discipline for refusing to perform abortions because of a religious or moral objection. Democratic Attorney General Kwame Raoul asked Pritzker to encourage legislation to make clear the law was not intended to cover a contagious and deadly pandemic.

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Porchfest Returns to Historic Springfield

Porchfest makes a return to Historic Springfield this weekend after a year long hiatus. While attendees can expect the same great neighborhood vibe with plenty of music, food and more...the main focus will be on the east side of the neighborhood. With 25 acts on a number of featured porches from noon to 8pm, the vibe will be engaging and infectious. With the addition of multiple businesses on Main and Pearl Streets, attendees are invited to stay for Porchfest After Dark. Rance made a stop at one of the headline act houses to find out more about this weekend’s activities.

Free food, diaper distribution coming to Springfield

Food and diapers in all sizes will be available for those in need.

Dad bod FTW, amirite? Dictionary adds hundreds of new words

Merriam-Webster has added 455 new words to its venerable dictionary.

Police: 2 men shot multiple times in Springfield

The Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in a Springfield neighborhood that sent two men, ages 24 and 27, to the hospital.

Cost of removing Confederate monument from Springfield park draws mixed reactions

News4Jax is digging deeper into the cost to remove a Confederate monument from a Jacksonville park.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot set to unveil 2022 budget proposal with boost in spending for police as city struggles to address violence

Mayor Lori Lightfoot set to unveil budget proposal with boost to police spending but no additional property tax increase.

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Today in History for September 18th

Highlights of this day in history: Congress passes the Fugitive Slave Act; Anthrax tainted letters sent to NBC and the New York Post. (Sept. 18)

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Boeing to build Navy aircraft at MidAmerica, invest $200M

Chicago-based aerospace giant Boeing Co. will invest $200 million to begin manufacturing the U.S. Navy's latest unmanned aircraft at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in a project that could add more than 150 jobs on the company's southwest Illinois campus, according to an announcement scheduled for Friday. Boeing plans to build the MQ-25 Stingray, the Navy's first carrier-based unmanned aircraft in a state-of-the-art plant of about 291,000 square feet (27,034 square meters), according to a news release provided in advance to The Associated Press. State and company officials have planned a Friday afternoon news conference to announce the plan at MidAmerica in Mascoutah, about 29 miles (47 kilometers) southeast of St. Louis.

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Ex-House speaker settles child sexual abuse payments suit

Lawyers say once powerful former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert and a man who accused him of child sexual abuse have reached a tentative out-of-court settlement over Hastert’s refusal to pay $1.8 million in exchange for his silence.

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Study: State worker pension systems in best shape since 2008

A new study finds pension systems for state government workers are in their best shape since the Great Recession.

Jacksonville iron company thrilled to build contribution for 9/11 memorial in New York City

The next time you visit the 9/11 memorial in New York City, you will find a Jacksonville connection that surrounds it.

Media outlets recall country's unity after Sept. 11 attacks

Media outlets that often spend hours each day exploring the country's differences paused to mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by recalling almost wistfully the sense of common purpose that united Americans in the aftermath.

Crestwood mayor scheduled to plead guilty next month in red light camera bribery scheme

Lawyers for Crestwood Mayor Louis Presta said Thursday he now plans to plead guilty in a red-light camera bribery case.

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Piece of North Tower destroyed on 9/11 rests in courtyard at Bartram Trail

It wasn’t long after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 that Mark Miner, then a senior at Bartram Trail wrote a letter — actually multiple letters — to officials in New York City asking for a piece of the World Trade Center wreckage. Time and again Miner was rebuffed. And again he tried. One finally got through.

How Are Rural Hospitals Faring Amid The Delta Variant?

A hospital in Springfield, Missouri, was forced to reopen its COVID unit this summer.

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Lawmakers returning to Springfield to vote on new legislative maps but energy overhaul may also be on agenda

Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield Tuesday to take up new state legislative maps drawn by Democrats, but an energy overhaul proposal could also get heard.

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Facing uphill battle in deep blue Illinois, Republicans at state fair take optimistic route heading into next year’s ‘do-or-die election’

Illinois Republicans criticized President Joe Biden and Gov. J.B. Pritzker while trying to sound an optimistic note ahead of next year's elections in a state that is trending ever more Democratic.

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Biden administration set to extend mask mandate for travel through mid-January

The Biden administration is expected to extend the mandate for transportation through mid-January.

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Column: Census says population of ‘worse-than-Afghanistan’ Chicago grew? I demand a recount!

New Census data shows Chicago's population has grown over the past decade, which runs afoul of claims by Fox News hosts and former President Donald Trump that people are fleeing the city's violence.

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UF Health patient delayed COVID-19 vaccine for noble reason, now she’s in hospital

News4Jax visited the COVID-19 ward at UF Health Jacksonville on Friday and met Maria Omerkov, one of many patients in the Springfield facility.

Illinois Commerce Commission starts ComEd probe, wants to know if ratepayers picked up improper costs

The Illinois Commerce Commission voted Thursday to open an investigation into the ComEd bribes-for-favors scandal that helped topple ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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Duval health department expanding COVID-19 testing hours

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County will be temporarily expanding COVID-19 testing hours at its Central Health Plaza in Springfield.

Half of Americans are now fully vaccinated against Covid, White House says

It's a major milestone as the nation battles another surge in new infections fueled by the delta variant.

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The Struggle to Vaccinate Springfield, Missouri

COVID cases continue to rise, but many residents remain reluctant to get the vaccine.

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Jacksonville PorchFest 2021 releases November date

In addition to 50+ food and art vendors, more than 20 bands will be playing from 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

Delta variant drives nationwide COVID surge, prompting new mandates

The Delta variant is responsible for the nation's exponential surge in COVID cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

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Delta variant drives nationwide COVID surge, prompting new mandates

The Delta variant is responsible for the nation's exponential surge in COVID cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

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Jacksonville residents brave heat and long wait times for COVID-19 tests

Jacksonville residents lined up for hours outside the Department of Health’s Springfield facility Friday despite scorching temperatures, saying they had no choice: they need to get tested for COVID-19.

As testing lines grow, no plan to bring back city-run sites, Curry’s office says

Long lines continued Thursday in Springfield at the Central Health Plaza for people to be tested for COVID-19.

Long lines continue at COVID-19 testing site in Springfield

There was a long line Wednesday for COVID-19 testing at the site in Jacksonville’s Springfield neighborhood, but the same couldn’t be said for a popup vaccination site near the Main Street Bridge.

With COVID-19 cases spiking, demand for tests skyrockets

People are lining up around the Florida Department of Health's Duval County office to get tested for COVID-19 Officials said 300-400 people per day are flocking to the Jacksonville facility for a free test.

As New York salutes health workers, Missouri fights a surge

New York has thrown a ticker-tape parade for the health care workers and others who helped the city pull through the darkest days of COVID-19, while authorities in Missouri are struggling to beat back a surge blamed on the fast-spreading delta variant and deep resistance to getting vaccinated.

JEA aims to head off storm damage by trimming trees

JEA crews are taking action to prevent power outages during hurricane season.

Police: Oregon suspect forced woman to drive him 2K miles

Authorities say a man sought in the killings of his father and two other people in a small Oregon city forced a woman to drive him more than 2,000 miles in her car to Wisconsin, where he turned himself in.

Springfield woman’s legacy of service, outreach continues through work of her daughter, granddaughter

It can seem impossible for one person to make a difference in an entire community. That idea didn’t exist for one Springfield woman whose name, long after her passing, lives on through service and outreach.

42nd Historic Springfield Home + Garden Tour | River City Live

AFTER A YEAR ON PAUSE, THE HISTORIC SPRINGFIELD HOME + GARDEN TOUR RETURNS FOR ITS 42ND YEAR.  SPAR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KELLY RICH SAT WITH RANCE ADAMS TO TALK ABOUT THIS YEAR’S EVENT.  THERE WILL BE 9 HOMES ON THE TOUR THIS YEAR WITH LIMITED INTERIOR TOURING.  THE FOCUS WILL PRIMARILY BE ON SOCIAL DISTANCING WHILE CHECKING OUT THE HOMES’ GARDEN AREAS.  SPAR IS EXCITED TO RECONNECT WITH THE JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY AND SHOWCASE HOW MUCH THE NEIGHBORHOOD HAS EXPANDED.

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New women’s only fitness center opening in Springfield Saturday

At NS2, exercise may be the name of the game, but there's something for everyone.

USA Basketball picks Grant Hill as Colangelo's replacement

USA Basketball has announced that Grant Hill will be the replacement for Jerry Colangelo as its men’s national team managing director following the Tokyo Olympics.

Driverless cars could be included in proposed Skyway extension

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The future of the skyway may not be in the sky but on the ground. On Thursday, the head of Jacksonville Transportation Authority Nat Ford updated the plans for the downtown people mover. The proposed doubling of the local gas tax from 6 to 12 cents would go to fund an expansion of the skyway from 2.5 miles to 10 miles. Now, JTA planners said we could see driverless cars tied into the skyway system. AdAs for the gas tax hike to fund all of this, the legislation would have to be approved by the city council and that’s expected to be presented next month.

Man charged with felony murder in Springfield shooting

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 44-year-old Jacksonville man is charged with felony murder in connection with a deadly shooting in Springfield last month. Now, he’s also charged with a count of felony murder. The charges stem from a shooting reported the evening of Feb. 20 on West 7th Street in the Springfield neighborhood. The shooting victim was treated at the scene but did not survive. Later, investigators concluded it was Minton who fired the weapon and he was arrested on a warrant charging him with felony murder, police said.

AT&T spinning off DirecTV after losing millions of customers

AT&T is spinning off its DirecTV into a new company at a fraction of the $48.5 billion it paid in 2015. The satellite TV service has lost millions of customers on AT&T's watch. (AP Photo/File)AT&T is spinning off its DirecTV into a new company for a fraction of the $48.5 billion it paid for the satellite TV service in 2015. DirecTV has lost millions of customers on AT&T’s watch, and is valued in the deal at just $16.25 billion, including debt. The new DirecTV company will include AT&T TV, a streaming version of cable TV, and U-verse, AT&T's older cable service.

Man killed in shooting in Jacksonville’s Springfield neighborhood

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was killed in a shooting Saturday night in the city’s historic Springfield neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Sheriff’s Office, police and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to a report of a shooting on 7th Street West near Silver Street and found a man suffering from a single gunshot wound. At some point, according to JSO, the gun was fired and the victim was shot and killed. At this point, police don’t know if the shooting was intentional or accidental, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office said it believes this was an isolated incident.

Local establishments welcome customers for Super Bowl while adhering to COVID-19 mandates

Super Bowl Sunday has probably felt a little different for many this year. Local restaurants are doing their best to keep customers safe and provide a fun atmosphere during the pandemic. “It’s different, but it’s nice to be able to come out see people,” said Kelsey Simon, a Buccaneers fan said. “Super Bowl only comes once a year, so we’re in a place where people should come drink,” Garcia said. “It feels nice to get out in a bar again and share some beers with some friends,” he said.

VIRUS TODAY: In COVID-19 era, Americans choose dying at home

For many families, home is a better setting than the terrifying scenario of saying farewell to loved ones behind glass or during video calls amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)Here’s what’s happening Sunday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY:— More Americans are making the decision to have their terminally ill loved ones die at home rather than in nursing home and hospice settings. For many families, home is a better setting than the terrifying scenario of saying farewell to loved ones behind glass or during video calls amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gavin Newsom is facing a potential recall election, in part stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. “So I really do think that we need to watch this and be careful.”___Find AP’s full coverage of the coronavirus pandemic: https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic

In pandemic, more people choose to die at home

Simmons has been making more trips to homes to pick up bodies to be cremated and embalmed since the pandemic hit. For many families, home is a better setting than the terrifying scenario of saying farewell to loved ones behind glass or during video calls amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)MISSION, Kan. – Mortuary owner Brian Simmons has been making more trips to homes to pick up bodies to be cremated and embalmed since the pandemic hit. People were suddenly working from home and had more time, and they were more comfortable with home hospice knowing the alternative with lack of visitation at nursing homes. Caring for the needs of a critically ill relative can mean sleepless nights and added stress as the pandemic rages.

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Toy giveaway takes place at Springfield restaurant

The toy giveaway began at noon Sunday at the Cookbook Restaurant. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The L. Monique Foundation and DTLR River City held a toy drive for children in the community. A line started to form about an hour before the toys began to be given away at noon Sunday at the Cookbook Restaurant in the Springfield neighborhood. “This is just our holiday event this year,” explained Monique Ross, president of the L. Monique Foundation. Ross said any child in need was able to stop by the restaurant to receive a toy.

2 plead guilty in Georgia case of 2 buried children

Candice Crocker had faced a possible death sentence if convicted in the slayings of her stepchildren. They also unearthed the remains of Mary’s older brother, Elwyn Crocker Jr., who also had been 14 when last seen about two years earlier. Indictments that followed said Elwyn Jr. had suffered similar treatment. They include the children’s father, Elwyn Crocker Sr., and Candice Crocker’s mother, Kimberly Renee Wright. Charges include malice murder, felony murder, aggravated sexual battery, cruelty to children, concealing the death of another and false imprisonment.

Historic Springfield’s porches decked out for Halloween

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Halloween is right around the corner and it will look different this year due to the pandemic. Jacksonville’s historic Springfield neighborhood is celebrating the holiday by highlighting one of the area’s signature staples while remaining socially distant. RELATED: Vote for Jacksonville’s best holiday event | Vote for Jacksonville’s best light display“We have over 50 porches that have decorated for the holiday," Kelly Rich, executive director of Springfield Preservation and Revitalization, said. “We’ve actually partnered up with Visit Jax who’s put it on one of their tour maps, that’s on their website or app. So, it’s built for safe social distancing.”Springfield’s Halloween Porch Decorating Contest is a safe, free and creative way for families to celebrate the season, according to the neighborhood council.

Celebrity Chef Kenny Gilbert, wife to open new eatery in Springfield soon

Local chef Kenny Gilbert and his wife, Anna, will be opening a new restaurant before the end of the month. “...being here as a resident in the community I wanted to open up something that’s missing in the community and something that is affordable...” Kenny Gilbert, Chef and Owner, said. “When there was nothing open, I was cooking extra meals just kind of donating my time and efforts,” Gilbert said. As Gilbert and his wife prepare to open their new business, it’s a sign of resilience for local business owners in Springfield. He said the new business will be open before the end of the month.

'So frustrating': Doctors and nurses battle virus skeptics

She says it's dealing with patients and relatives who don't believe the virus is real. It's unclear how Trump’s bout with the virus will affect the situation, but some doctors aren't optimistic. After a few days of treatment at a military hospital, the president tweeted Monday, “Don’t be afraid of Covid. That has been frustrating for all of us,” Montgomery said in an interview, adding: “It wears.”Combating virus skeptics is a battle across the country. Dr. Jay W. Lee, a family physician in Orange County, California, recalled a patient who demanded the “largest hydroxychloroquine prescription you can give me."

Person detained after ‘possible threat’ triggers lockdown at Darnell-Cookman

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A message sent out Wednesday by the principal of Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts in Springfield informed parents that the school was locked down due to a “possible threat.”Dr. Tyrus T. Lyles, the principal, said in a recorded message that the school was placed on lockdown, and soon after was placed under a code yellow. He said that “students and staff are safe.”News4Jax reporters counted about 10 cruisers at the school, and it appeared someone had been detained inside one of the cars. “School police have detained a suspicious individual who was on our grounds and they are conducting an investigation,” Lyles said in a follow-up message. Lyles informed parents that the code yellow was in effect for the remainder of the school day, but it did not affect dismissal.

JSO investigating midday shooting in Springfield

Officers with JSO said the shooting happened in different spots throughout the neighborhood. “We had several different areas where shell casings were…so we are still trying to piece everything together,” said Sgt. The shooting happened while there was a funeral going on right up the street. People attending said they had to shelter inside while the shooting was happening. News4Jax is still waiting to hear from JSO on potential suspects, charges and the motivation behind the shooting.

New Hampshire 16-year-old swims across English Channel

In this photo provided by Darcie DeBlois-Rivard, long distance swimmer Vera Rivard, 16, of Springfield, N.H., below, swims the English Channel between Dover, England and Calais, France, as a channel ferry sails by, above, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. The swim took her more than 14 hours, and she is the second American to cross the channel this year. (Photo Darcie DeBlois-Rivard via AP)WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, N.H. A 16-year-old from New Hampshire successfully swam across the English Channel, completing a 33-mile (53-kilometer) swim by reaching a sandy beach in France after darkness fell. "As she leaves the beach in England for her English Channel attempt, I will be the proudest parent ever! After that, she booked a slot to swim the English Channel and has been training ever since in both the United States and Ireland, she said.

Fire Marshal investigating Downtown house fire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to house fire in the Downtown area around 11:30 p.m. Friday. Responding crew members could see the flames burning from outside the home. Within minutes, the department said that the fire was under control. After an initial search of the home, JFRD said there was no one inside. The State Fire Marshal has been called to lead an investigation into the late night house fire.

ComEd to pay $200M over bribery, Illinois speaker implicated

(Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, Pool, File)CHICAGO Electric utility ComEd has agreed to pay $200 million to resolve a federal criminal investigation into a long-running bribery scheme that implicates Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, federal prosecutors announced Friday. A deferred prosecution agreement for ComEd filed in federal court states that Public Official A is the Illinois House Speaker, but Madigan the the longest-serving state House speaker in modern American history is not mentioned by name. The U.S. Attorney's office scheduled a Friday afternoon news conference to announce developments in a public corruption investigation." The U.S. Attorneys Office said it filed a one-count criminal information on Friday in U.S. District Court in Chicago charging ComEd with bribery. A deferred prosecution agreement that's subject to approval by the U.S. District Court requires ComEd to pay a $200 million fine.

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