Category Archives: Local News
Springfield Police Conducting Homicide Investigation in Connection with Early Monday Morning Shooting [Update]
Springfield Police are investigating the shooting death of a man found in an east side residence on Monday morning as a homicide. Police responded to the 1200 block of East Kansas Street before 6 a.m....
Oct 06, 2025 police tape and lights (Credit: ABC News)
Gas Prices Down in Illinois
Gas prices in Illinois have dropped 8.4 cents a gallon since last week according to GasBuddy.com. The current average price of a gallon of gas stands at $3.28 a gallon. On top of the 8.4 cent drop ove...
Oct 06, 2025 Gas pump (Credit: Marek Studinski; UnSplash)
Illinois and Chicago File Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Sending Troops Into the City
The State of Illinois and the City of Chicago filed a lawsuit Monday in an attempt to stop President Donald Trump's administration from sending hundreds of National Guard troops to the city of Chicago...
Oct 06, 2025
Buscher Looking at Ways to Reinvigorate Downtown Springfield
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher says city officials and stakeholders are working to make downtown viable as the business landscape changes. Buscher told AM Springfield that although downtown is active...
Oct 06, 2025 Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher speaks at the 2025 State of Greater Springfield, May 20 2025
Sangamon County Gradually Increasing Sheriff's Deputies on the Road
The number of sheriff's deputies on the road in Sangamon County is gradually increasing according to Sheriff Paula Crouch. She told AM Springfield that the department is budgeted for 72 deputies, incl...
Oct 06, 2025
Cook Street Closed Today Between 14th and 15th Street
City Water Light and Power says Cook Street will be closed today between 14th & 15th St. in order to accommodate the installation of a new fire line. A detour will be posted.
Oct 06, 2025
Makers on the Move Returns to Springfield Today
Makers on the Move returns to Springfield today. The promotional campaign by the Illinois Manufacturer's Association and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center celebrates Manufacturing Month wit...
Oct 06, 2025
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office to Take Part in Pink Patch Program
Members of the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office are wearing pink patches this month as part of the Pink Patch Program in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout October, the Sheriff's...
Oct 06, 2025 Sewcream / Depositphotos.com
Over Pritzker’s objections, Trump sending 300 National Guardsmen to Chicago, governor says
A few dozen protestors and reporters gathered outside an immigration enforcement facility in Broadview on Saturday, Oct. 4. The facility has become a focal point of protest since ICE officials expande...
Oct 04, 2025
7th Circuit denies Madigan’s bid to stay out of prison while he appeals corruption conviction
Flanked by his two daughters, former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, departs the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after receiving a 7 -year ...
Oct 03, 2025 Flanked by his two daughters, former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, departs the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after receiving a 7 ½-year prison sentence on corruption charges. He was also fined $2.5 million. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)