Category Archives: Local News
EPA Administrator Visits Abandoned Pillsbury Site
Federal EPA Regional Administrator Anne Vogel visited Springfield to tour the abandoned Pillsbury site on Wednesday. More than three million dollars in federal money for abatement and demolition was s...
Jul 17, 2025
[Update] Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Requesting Change in Ownership of Robin Roberts Stadium
The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes are proposing new ownership for Robin Roberts Stadium. A proposal to the Springfield Park District Board from Horseshoes co-owner Jamie Toole ask the park board to tra...
Jul 16, 2025 Photo Courtesy of X/Twitter
State Senator McClure Announces Plan to Run for Re-Election
Illinois State Senator Steve McClure has announced that he will be running for re-election. McClure the Senator for Illinois's 54th District had this to say about the decision "Our families deserve to...
Jul 16, 2025 Photo Courtesy of X/Twitter
Springfield City Council Discusses Blighted Properties
Springfield's City Council is growing fed up with owners of blighted properties. The issue has been a regular topic in recent weeks, as the city has struggled to take legal action against abandoned lo...
Jul 16, 2025 Photo Courtesy of YouTube
Report: Mendoza Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2026
WMAY's Patrick Pfingsten reports in his The Illinoize newsletter this morning that State Comptroller Susana Mendoza is expected to announce this morning she won't seek re-election to the post in 2026....
Jul 16, 2025 Photo Courtesy of Twitter/X
Youth Connected with 2024 Fatal Shooting Appears in Court
A youth charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a Southeast High School student appeared in court on Tuesday. Cordae Curb was 15 in April 2024 when he was alleged to ...
Jul 16, 2025 Gavel (Credit: Wesley Tingey; UnSplash)
Renewable Energy Industry Hit by Federal Spending Bill
The federal spending bill that cuts Medicaid could also upend the renewable energy industry. Capitol News Illinois reports the federal budget repeals tax credits used by many homeowners and businesses...
Jul 16, 2025 Solar array (Credit: Zbynek Burival; UnSplash)
Springfield Announces Closure of an Intersection on Wednesday
The intersection of 10th Street and Stanford Avenue will be closed on Wednesday, July 16, for necessary repair work. This is according to a city of Springfield announcement. The closure is scheduled t...
Jul 15, 2025
Springfield Seeing Results From Rebuild Illinois Projects
Several Rebuild Illinois Projects are scheduled to be wrapping up in Springfield this year. Springfield was the recipient of seven projects in total with a price tag of 82 million dollars. The project...
Jul 15, 2025 Road work sign
Springfield Police Department and Springfield Fire Department to Meet on the Diamond
The Springfield Police Department and the Springfield Fire Department will be squaring off in a charity baseball game this Saturday at Robin Roberts Stadium. The game being dubbed the badge battle is ...
Jul 15, 2025 MicEnin / Depositphotos.com