Category Archives: Local News
Springfield youth charged with fatally stabbing his mother more than a year ago found mentally fit to stand trial
A Springfield youth charged with fatally stabbing his mother more than a year ago has been found mentally fit to stand trial. Sixteen-year-old Jonathan Long is charged as an adult with first-degree mu...
Jul 10, 2025 Gavel (Credit: Wesley Tingey; UnSplash)
First-degree murder charges dropped against 46-year-old Rochester man in connection with fatal shooting along North Dirksen Parkway in Springfield in April
First-degree murder charges have been dropped against a 46-year-old Rochester man in connection with a fatal shooting along North Dirksen Parkway in Springfield in April. Sangamon County State's Attor...
Jul 10, 2025 Police lights (Credit: Max Fleischmann; UnSplash)
Helping Hands of Springfield warns residents about scam callers offering to help with rent and changing internet providers
Helping Hands of Springfield is warning residents about scam callers offering to help with rent and changing internet providers. The agency's executive director, Robert Gillespie, said in a Wednesday ...
Jul 10, 2025
CWLP hosting open house at its electric shop this upcoming Wednesday, July 16
City Water, Light and Power is inviting the public to an open house at its electric shop located at 1600 Groth Street on Wednesday, July 16, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Guests will have the chance to meet e...
Jul 09, 2025 City Water, Light and Power logo (Credit: CWLP FB)
Szalinski: Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans
New requirements mandate state pay for a greater share of program By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article summary The domestic policy law signed by President ...
Jul 09, 2025
City of Springfield is considering changes to licensing requirements for some second-hand dealerships
The City of Springfield is considering changes to licensing requirements for some second-hand dealerships. Ordinary pawnbrokers are already licensed by the State of Illinois and would not be affected ...
Jul 09, 2025
Sangamon County Coroner's Office earns national accreditation for excellence in service
The Sangamon County Coroner's Office announced on Tuesday that it had recently earned national accreditation from the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners - IACME - a distinct...
Jul 08, 2025
Szalinksi: 'We think about the state in the same way': Mitchell ready to back up Pritzker
New running mate joins ticket with range of experience from military to Statehouse By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker's new runn...
Jul 08, 2025
Riverton man charged with possession of child pornography and sexual contact with an animal
A Riverton man is charged with possession of child pornography and having sexual contact with an animal. Court documents show 39-year-old Benjamin Tarr was ordered to remain in custody after being cha...
Jul 08, 2025 Police tape (Credit: David Von Diemar; UnSplash)
Over 100 City Water, Light and Power customers were without water service Monday after three water main breaks
About 125 City Water, Light and Power customers were without water service Monday after three water main breaks. Service was restored at about 8 pm to about 100 customers near West Jefferson Street af...
Jul 08, 2025 water main (Credit: Rose Galloway Green)