Category Archives: Local News
Information for the 2025 Esper Figueras Memorial Golf Outing benefiting St. John's Breadline announced on Wednesday afternoon
Information for the 2025 Esper Figueras Memorial Golf Outing Benefiting St. John's Breadline was announced late on Wednesday afternoon As the Catholic Charities of Springfield noted, the Esper Figuera...
Jun 19, 2025 A golf ball on a tee (Credit: Will Porada; UnSplash)
Hancock: GOP lawsuit seeks to end 'gut-and-replace' legislation
Lawmakers say the bill would alter state's business and legal landscape By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - A group of Republican lawmakers filed a la...
Jun 19, 2025 Senate President Don Harmon, left, and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch are named as defendants in a lawsuit challenging passage of a bill that would make a significant change in state law regarding corporate liability. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Peter Hancock)
LLCC announces list featuring 2025 graduates on Thursday
Lincoln Land Community College announced that it had conferred more than 1,450 degrees and certificates this past year and held a commencement ceremony Friday, May 16. The graduate list below is in al...
Jun 19, 2025 Lincoln Land Community College (Credit: LLCC Website)
Severe storms traveled through central Illinois at midday Wednesday, with some of the heaviest damage occurring in the Jacksonville area
Severe storms traveled through central Illinois at midday Wednesday, with some of the heaviest damage occurring in the Jacksonville area. Mayor Andy Ezard said the west side of the city sustained the ...
Jun 19, 2025 Stormy skies with power lines and trees (Credit: Sean Thoman; UnSplash)
IDPH warns West Nile virus specimens confirmed in 17 Illinois Counties as Mosquito Control Awareness Week marks start of Summer 2025
The Illinois Department of Public Health reminded the public on Wednesday afternoon that along with the start of summer, mosquito season is also underway in Illinois. With this, comes the risk of West...
Jun 18, 2025 Mosquito biting person (Credit: The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; UnSplash)
CWLP set to update City Council on water division work, electric division and IRP at June 24 COTW meeting
It was announced by City Water, Light and Power on Wednesday afternoon that, at the upcoming Springfield City Council Committee of the While meeting this Tuesday, June 24, CWLP will be presenting on W...
Jun 18, 2025 City Water, Light and Power logo (Credit: CWLP FB)
City Council Report: Juneteenth celebrations continue; public meeting called for Ward 6 residents
The June 18 City Council approved a set of ordinances related to expansion of 11th Street traffic access for the Prosperity Park development. The ordinance package had originally been set aside from t...
Jun 18, 2025
CWLP notes crews currently responding to isolated power outages across Springfield
City Water Light and Power noted on Wednesday afternoon that crews are presently responding to a few power outages with the severe storm front that came through the Springfield area this afternoon, ca...
Jun 18, 2025 Stormy skies with power lines and trees (Credit: Sean Thoman; UnSplash)
Aubrey: Parents of 10-year-old girl file federal lawsuit against Taylorville School District for alleged assault
Parents say the district didn't do enough to protect their daughter after learning of the alleged crime By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois jaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - The parents o...
Jun 18, 2025 Sen. Steve McClure (podium), R-Springfield, speaks about the lawsuit next to Cass Casper, the lead attorney on the case (middle), and the victim’s parents (right), at a news conference in Springfield on Tuesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
Springfield Police Department announces partnership with Lights On! program to promote safer roads
The Springfield Police Department announced on Wednesday morning its partnership with the Lights On! program, an initiative aimed at fostering positive community interactions while enhancing roadway s...
Jun 18, 2025 Vehicle headlights (Credit: Zakaria Issaad; UnSplash)