SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Springfield city leaders have approved a master plan for downtown and the Mid-Illinois Medical District.

See a before and after comparison of the damage caused by the damaging EF-3 tornado that struck portions of north St. Louis on May 16, 2025.

Scott’s Iconium General Store was gutted by fire in December. The owner plans to reopen the store around Memorial Day weekend, but is looking for volunteers to help.