Category Archives: Local News
Trump freezes $2.1B for Chicago transit projects in latest ‘punishment’ of blue states
Passengers for the CTA Red Line wait for their train to arrive in 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) CHICAGO - The White House on Friday froze $2.1 billion in federal funding for Chic...
Oct 03, 2025
Durbin Declines Lifetime Achievement Award from Chicago Archdiocese
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin has declined to accept a Lifetime Achievement award from the Chicago Archdiocese. The award was intended to focus on Durbin's work on immigration policy, but many Catholic Bis...
Oct 03, 2025
Haunted Houses, Candlelight Walks, and Clydesdales on The Weekender for October 3, 2025
The weather may not feel particularly fall-like, but you can celebrate fall anyway with some great festivals, football, haunted houses, and more. New Salem Candlelight Walk At Lincoln's New Salem Stat...
Oct 03, 2025 Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
Sean Grayson Has Final Pre-Trial Hearing
The final pre-trial hearing for Sean Grayson was held Thursday in Sangamon County ahead of his jury trial later this month on charges of first-degree murder. Grayson is the former sheriff's deputy cha...
Oct 03, 2025 Sean Grayson (Credit: CNI)
Springfield Police Officer Receives Life Saving Award for Crash Response
A Springfield police officer has received the department's Life Saving Award for his response to a July crash. Springfield Police said Officer Matthew Torres responded when a car struck railroad track...
Oct 03, 2025
Here’s what’s in Illinois’ $50.6B six-year infrastructure plan
Gov. JB Pritzker announces the state's six-year, $50.6 billion infrastructure plan at a news conference Wednesday in Chicago. (Credit: Illinois.gov) Article Summary Illinois' latest six-year infrastru...
Oct 02, 2025
Missing Person Nathaniel Urbanski Found Deceased North of Chatham
Police say a missing Chatham man has been found dead in a wooded area near Iron Bridge Road. Chatham Police said the body of 22-year-old Nathan Urbanski was discovered near railroad tracks north of Ch...
Oct 02, 2025
Williamsville Man Arrested for Firing Shotgun Round Into the Air
A Williamsville man has been arrested for firing a shotgun round into the air during a confrontation with a delivery driver outside his home. The incident took place on September 30th. Authorities say...
Oct 02, 2025 belchonock / Depositphotos.com
Springfield Fire Department Investigating Vacant House Fire
The Springfield Fire Department is investigating a vacant house fire that occurred early Thursday morning. The fire took place in the 1000 block of N. 10th St. When firefighters arrived, they found fl...
Oct 02, 2025 fire fighter (Credit: Joachim Pressl; UnSplash)
Results of YNOT Fatal Crash Investigation Released
Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser said the fatal crash at YNOT Outdoors in Chatham in April was most likely due to a medical episode suffered by the driver, and evidence does not support ...
Oct 02, 2025