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An update on the I-55/I-72 expansion and a reminder to stay safe this weekend | First Listen

2026-10-2705:32

IDOT's Paul Wappel details the work on the I-55/I-72 expansion and the "Drive High, Get a DUI" campaign this weekend.

Springfield authorities have made an arrest in an aggravated arson | First Listen

2026-10-2703:21

Emergency crews in Springfield were called to a residence Sunday Night for a report of a structure fire which resulted in a garage explosion causing several injuries.

Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery to expand in the Enos Park neighborhood | First Listen

2026-10-2606:32

Executive Director Chriss Smith says some a generous land donor and a capital campaign will make the expansion possible.

A plan to close four correctional centers in Illinois is drawing strong opposition | First Listen

2026-10-2603:11

Critics cite concerns about future upkeep of the facilities and the approach to incarceration for young and low-level offenders.

It's a big weekend in downtown Springfield for Halloween activities | First Listen

2026-10-2306:28

Parent Place Executive Director Bridgett Hammen talks about the Halloween Parade and how families can make a full day of it downtown.

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