Category Archives: Local News
IDPH adds more ZIP codes to lead testing list
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Tuesday an expansion of its list of ZIP codes where lead exposure testing is required for children who live within those areas. 180 new zip codes,...
Jul 02, 2025 old water pipes (Credit: Claudio Schwarz; Unsplash)
Hancock: Pritzker signs health care legislation
Bills aim to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, expand insurance coverage By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Gov. JB Pritzker signed a pair of health care-related ...
Jul 02, 2025
Szalinski: Pritzker selects former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell as running mate
Mitchell oversaw clean energy and infrastructure projects for 4 years under Pritzker By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that f...
Jul 02, 2025
CWLP crews responding to power outage caused by crash at Veterans and West Lawrence
City Water Light and Power noted Wednesday afternoon that crews were presently responding to a power outage caused by a semi-truck crash that broke two power poles at the intersection of Veterans Park...
Jul 02, 2025 Technicians working on power lines (Credit: American Public Power Association; UnSplash)
Springfield Police Department currently accepting applications for entry level patrol officers
The Springfield Police Department announced on Tuesday that it was currently accepting applications for the position of Police Patrol Officer and plans to hire multiple successful candidates for the J...
Jul 02, 2025 Police lights (Credit: Scott Rodgerson; UnSplash)
UIS-based Illinois Innocence Project announces exoneration of six people in Cook County for crime they did not commit
The University of Illinois Springfield-based Illinois Innocence Project has announced the exoneration of six people in Cook County who served a combined 124 years in prison for a murder they did not c...
Jul 02, 2025
Springfield City Council votes to create new grants for two tax increment financing programs totaling $1.2 million during Tuesday night session
The Springfield City Council on Tuesday night voted to create new grants for two tax increment financing programs totaling $1.2 million toward business and property revitalization on the city's east s...
Jul 02, 2025
Adams: Illinois to roll out direct admissions program for most state universities
Governor signs new state requirements for dual credit programs, financial aid assistance By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - Illinois students won't need to ...
Jul 01, 2025
Recent UIS study shows political messages affect refugee policy support
A University of Illinois Springfield researcher has co-authored a new study that shows how political leaders' discussions of refugees can significantly influence public opinion. The study, published J...
Jul 01, 2025
Former three-term state representative from Chicago chosen as Governor JB Pritzker's choice as candidate for lieutenant governor in 2026 re-election bid
A former three-term state representative from Chicago is Governor JB Pritzker's choice as candidate for lieutenant governor in next year's re-election bid. Christian Mitchell served as deputy governor...
Jul 01, 2025