Category Archives: Local News
Illinois State Police Investigating Single Vehicle Crash on Northbound I-55
The Illinois State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that took place on Northbound I-55 near mile marker 94 early Wednesday morning. According to authorities the incident took place arou...
Jul 23, 2025 Police lights (Credit: Scott Rodgerson; UnSplash)
Illinois State Fair Box Office to Extend Hours
The Illinois State Fair box office will extend its hours this Thursday from 8 am to 7 pm and on Saturday, August 2nd from 9 am to 1 pm. Tickets for grandstand concerts and events at The Arena are avai...
Jul 23, 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.
Eastbound Lanes of Washington Street in Springfield Between Amos and Lincoln Avenues to be Closed
The eastbound lanes of Washington Street in Springfield between Amos and Lincoln Avenues will be closed from 7 am to 3 pm through Friday for sidewalk replacement. Motorists are encouraged to plan alte...
Jul 23, 2025
Massey Commission Discusses Overall Approach
A presenter at this week's monthly meeting of the Massey Commission said their organization's approach to racial issues is not to create shame or guilt. The commission said Anthony Hamilton of the MOS...
Jul 23, 2025 Massey Commission (Credit: Massey Commission webpage)
Funding Increase for a Federal Tax Credit Could Lead to More Affordable Housing
A funding increase for a federal tax credit could lead to more affordable housing for Illinois renters. Capitol News Illinois reports the latest federal domestic policy plan expands funding for the Lo...
Jul 23, 2025
Video Gambling Revenue Helps Fund Road Maintenance
Revenue from Springfield's many video gambling machines help fund road maintenance and other infrastructure projects in the city. A city ordinance was passed in 2016 directing all video gaming revenue...
Jul 22, 2025 DogoraSun / Depositphotos.com
Massey Commission Discusses Ways to Build Mutual Trust
The Monday meeting of the Massey Commission led to a program proposal from the Mosaic Partnerships. The proposal involves s pairing ten officers with community members to build mutual trust. Mosaic Pa...
Jul 22, 2025 Massey Commission (Credit: Massey Commission webpage)
Negotiations Continue for a New Contract for District 186 Teachers
Several teachers attended Monday's Springfield School District 186 board meeting wearing red as negotiations continue on a new contract. Teacher Andie Marvel addressed the board expressing disappointm...
Jul 22, 2025
Jacksonville Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder
A Jacksonville man has been found guilty of first-degree murder and home invasion in connection with the stabbing death of a man in Beardstown in March. Cass County State's Attorney Craig Miller said ...
Jul 22, 2025 Gavel (Credit: Wesley Tingey; UnSplash)
Pritzker Signs Bill Making It Easier to Remove Squatters
A new Illinois law will make it easier for police to remove squatters. Capitol News Illinois reports Governor J-B Pritzker signed a bill Monday that allows police to remove squatters from a home. The ...
Jul 22, 2025 Governor JB Pritzker