Category Archives: Local News
Man Arrested in Mexico in Connection with 2023 Murder of Emma Shafer
A man wanted for the stabbing death of Springfield community organizer Emma Shafer in 2023 has been arrested in Mexico. Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser, Springfield Police and the U.S. ...
Aug 28, 2025
Ameren Proposes Base Rate Increase
Ameren in a public meeting in Springfield proposed a $131 million annual base rate increase. That would equate to an increase of about $8.75 a month for consumers. Ameren says the rate increase will h...
Aug 28, 2025 A set of electric meters in Chicago. Residential Commonwealth Edison customers will see an average $10.60 increase in monthly bills this summer. Ameren customers can expect an even larger increase. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Springfield Park Board Votes to Transfer Robin Roberts Stadium Back to City of Springfield
The Springfield Park Board held a special meeting on Wednesday that lasted all of 1 minute. At the meeting which featured no discussion the Park Board approved an intergovernmental agreement that woul...
Aug 28, 2025
10 years after state budget impasse, human services in Illinois again brace for ‘tsunami’
Cortnie Stewart, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a 1997 car crash, looks up at her mother Judy Stegle at their home in Jonesboro, Illinois. A nearby nonprofit provided respite services to aid...
Aug 28, 2025
Chicago Man Convicted of Attempted Murder Related to 2023 Springfield Traffic Stop
A Chicago man was convicted on Wednesday of attempted murder for shooting and beating an Illinois State Police trooper during a traffic stop in Springfield in 2023. A Sangamon County jury deliberated ...
Aug 28, 2025 Gavel (Credit: Wesley Tingey; UnSplash)
Wyndham City Center Owner Facing Insurance Fraud Claims
An insurance company has filed documents in federal court this week alleging a claim for extensive water damage at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre in March was denied because the hotel's owner was...
Aug 28, 2025 The Wyndham City Centre in Springfield, 700 E. Adams St. (near the southeast corner with S. 7th St.) Springfield, Illinois. Foreground at bottom of photo: municipal parking deck (E. Monroe St. near northeast corner with S. 7th St.) and fountain west of the Municipal Building (southeast corner of E. Monroe St. and S. 7th St.)
License Plate Reader Company May Have Broken Illinois Law
A company that operates license plate reader cameras broke state law, according to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. Capitol News Illinois reports Flock Security allegedly shared data wit...
Aug 28, 2025 License Plate Camera (Credit: Mother Flocker; UnSplash)
Hundreds of police departments use camera company accused of breaking state law
Flashing lights are pictured on an Illinois State Police car. (Capitol News Illinois file photo) Article Summary Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias alleged that Flock Safety, a police tech company, ...
Aug 27, 2025
Virden Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A Virden man has been arrested on child pornography charges. On Monday authorities searched 28-year-old Virden resident Jeffrey Bates home and found evidence of child sexual abuse material. Bates was ...
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Lesko Announces Run for State Senator
Sangamon County Recorder Frank Lesko has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for 48th District state senator. Lesko joined local and state GOP leaders to make the announcement on Tue...
Aug 27, 2025 Photo Courtesy of Lesko Campaign