“Black Family Wellness Expo” brings health resources and community support together
March 16, 2026 By Hannah Flayhan https://www.wandtv.com/community/black-family-wellness-expo-brings-health-resources-and-community-support-together/article_fb371f8b-682f-4436-9641-383e1e0e7d12.html SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Tri-County (IL) Chapter of The Links Incorporated hosted its annual Black Family Wellness Expo in Springfield Saturday. The event is free and families had access to health education, screenings and community resources. Ward 5 Alderwoman and The Links Incorporated member Lakeisha Purchase said that […]
Springfield city council looking at future during budget season
March 1, 2025 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — As Springfield’s city council navigates the newly approved budget, concerns loom over the declining corporate fund, which has decreased consecutively since 2023. Alderpeople, including Ward 9 alderman Jim Donelan, emphasize the need for caution in future financial planning. Ward 5 alderwoman Lakeisha Purchase highlighted the alarming trend, stating, […]
Springfield city leadership celebrate diversity achievements
February 28, 2025 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)- For Black History Month, Springfield city leaders met to celebrate achievements the city has made. Among the list of recent achievements, the city currently has the most simultaneously serving alderpeople of color, the most people of color in a mayor’s cabinet, and the most Springfield police officers of color. […]