With 16 years in education, Cindy Conley, age 40, of Woodbridge was named the new principal of Irving Middle School in Springfield on Aug. 17, 2016, replacing Danny Little, who retired.

The new mayor will be sworn in at the next Springfield City Council meeting April 21. (This story was updated with additional information.) Marta Mieze covers local government at the News-Leader.

By Steve Neavling Christopher J.S. Johnson has been named special agent in charge of the Springfield Field Office in Illinois. Johnson, who had been serving as an inspector in the Inspection Division ...