Category Archives: Local News
Illinois State Fair Announces Updated Security Measures
The Illinois State Fair has announced updated security measures for this year's event. Prohibited items include firearms, including concealed carry; weapons; illegal substances; drones; laser pointers...
Jul 28, 2025 The Illinois State Fair Grounds is where the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service office (not seen) is located, in Springfield, IL, on Nov. 2, 2011. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.
Senor-Moore Selected Associate Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit
A Springfield attorney who has served as a prosecutor in Sangamon County and in federal court has been selected as an associate judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit. Sierra Senor-Moore was chosen by ...
Jul 28, 2025 Gavel (Credit: Wesley Tingey; UnSplash)
Springfield Police and Community Groups to Unveil Community Action Plan
Springfield Police and local community groups are unveiling a community action plan to improve interactions between police and residents. An open house is planned for today from 5 to 6:30 pm at the So...
Jul 28, 2025 SPD Assistant Chief Joe Behl speaks to Springfield's Committee of the Whole about his plans for the city police force. Springfield Committee of the Whole, May 13, 2025 (Photo cred. Stan Anders, WMAY)
Durbin Weighs in on Big Beautiful Bill's Effects on Healthcare
Dick Durbin has commented on the effects of the Big Beautiful Bill on the Medical profession at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. In remarks Durbin said, "Earlier this month, President ...
Jul 25, 2025
Grayson Defense Attorneys Withdraw Previous Motion
Defense attorneys for Sean Grayson withdrew a previous motion on Friday. During a scheduled court appearance Grayson's attorneys withdrew a previous cease and desist order against the Massey Commissio...
Jul 25, 2025 Sean Grayson (Credit: CNI)
Joint Traffic Enforcement Leads to Multiple Citations and Arrests
31 arrests and 385 citations is what was produced from a six day joint traffic enforcement operation in Sangamon County according to the Illinois State Police. The operation was focused on high crash ...
Jul 25, 2025
Massey Commission Responds to Motion Filed by Sean Grayson's Attorneys
The Massey Commission says it has not sponsored activities in Peoria similar to events it has held in Springfield. Attorneys for Sean Grayson filed a motion in Sangamon County court on Wednesday askin...
Jul 25, 2025 Massey Commission (Credit: Massey Commission webpage)
Robert Lee Jr. Denied Pretrial Release
A judge has denied pretrial release for a 57-year-old Springfield man charged with first-degree murder. Robert Lee Jr. remains in the Sangamon County Jail after his arrest on Wednesday for the murder ...
Jul 25, 2025 jail cell (Credit: ABC)
No Injuries Reported in Crop-Dusting Plane Crash
No injuries were reported when a crop-dusting plane crash landed on Wednesday morning in a field near Hartsburg. The Federal Aviation Administration preliminary information indicates the pilot was the...
Jul 25, 2025 Police tape (Credit: David Von Diemar; UnSplash)
Lawsuit Accuses Illinois of Failing to Maintain List of Registered Voters
The U.S. Justice Department is supporting a federal lawsuit in Illinois that accuses the state of failing to properly maintain a statewide list of registered voters. Capitol News Illinois reports atto...
Jul 25, 2025