Category Archives: Local News
Sangamon County Mental Health Board Taking Applications for Board Members
The newly established Mental Health Board in Sangamon County is now taking applications for individuals that would like to be on that board. Sangamon County has said the board will consist of nine mem...
9h ago BrianAJackson / Depositphotos.com
Sangamon County Board Approves Conditional Zoning Permit for CyrusOne Data Center
The Sangamon County Board has approved a conditional use zoning permit for a $500 million data center in the southwest portion of the county. The board voted 17-10 on Tuesday to approve the conditiona...
16h ago
Alderman Williams Wants City Council to Have More Say in Capital Area Tourism Authority
Ward 3 Alderman Roy Williams Junior urged the Springfield City Council to assert its presence in developing state legislation to revitalize Springfield's downtown. Williams referred to a bill sponsore...
16h ago
Electrical Workers Call for Improved Wages and Conditions
Electrical workers filled the council chambers on Tuesday night to call on the city to improve wages and conditions for electric utility workers. I.B.E.W. Local 193 Assistant Business Manager Jason Mc...
17h ago City Water, Light and Power logo (Credit: CWLP FB)
Springfield City Council Meeting Ends Abruptly Due to Verbal Confrontation
Tuesday's Springfield City Council meeting ended abruptly during the public comment period after former police chief Mike Walton blasted some alders for criticizing police over a physical arrest of a ...
17h ago Photo Courtesy of YouTube
Springfield Police Arrest Five on Robbery Charges
The Springfield Police have arrested five individuals in conjunction with a burglary at Scheels Sporting Goods on Sunday evening. Authorities arrested 20 year-old Romero Allen, 35 year-old Avery Sande...
Apr 07, 2026
Girard Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
A Girard man has been arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material as well as Dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Materials. Illinois State Police specials agents conducted a search warrant ...
Apr 07, 2026 A bill passed by lawmakers would add to the crimes that highway camera images could be used to investigate. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Motorcyclist Dies from Injuries in Crash
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon can confirm the death of a 58-year-old Springfield man who is involved in a motorcycle accident on Wabash Avenue in Springfield yesterday According to reports the mo...
Apr 07, 2026 police tape and lights (Credit: ABC News)
Decatur Police Reopen Investigation Into School District Employee's Relationship with a Teenager
Decatur Police are reopening an investigation into allegations involving a school district employee and a teenager. Authorities say a school resource officer in late March received information indicat...
Apr 07, 2026 Police lights (Credit: Max Fleischmann; UnSplash)
Bomb Threat Canceled Classes Monday at Lincoln Community High School
Classes were canceled on Monday at Lincoln Community High School after administrators said a bomb threat was left on the school's voicemail during the weekend. A school announcement said staff discove...
Apr 07, 2026 nialowwa / Depositphotos.com