Category Archives: Local News
Springfield man charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in crash last week near Lincoln that killed a man from Bloomington
A Springfield man is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in a crash last week near Lincoln that killed a man from Bloomington. Illinois State Police said 47-year-old Sylvester Anderson...
Jun 11, 2025 Police lights (Credit: Max Fleischmann; UnSplash)
Update: CWLP notes that water main breakage remedied; boil order lifted Friday morning
Update: 06/13/25: CWLP announced Friday morning that the boil order from Wednesday has now been lifted for the Lincolnshire subdivision community. Update: Issued at 3:55 PM: CWLP noted the community t...
Jun 11, 2025 Boiling water on the stove (Credit: Francisco Hernandez; UnSplash)
Sangamon County Fair opens a five-day run today, June 11, out in New Berlin
The Sangamon County Fair opens a five-day run today, June 11, out in New Berlin. Exhibit judging and the swine show continue throughout the day, the carnival operates from 3 to 11, and the queen pagea...
Jun 11, 2025 Sangamon County Fair (Credit: Sangamon County Fair website)
Several residents again urge Springfield City Council to weigh in on federal immigration enforcement following violence during ICE raids in Los Angeles
Several Springfield residents are again urging the city council to weigh in on federal immigration enforcement following violence during ICE raids in Los Angeles over the weekend. Cities around the co...
Jun 11, 2025
Vehicle crash into rehab wing of Lincoln Memorial Hospital early Monday afternoon leaves none inside injured
A vehicle crashed into the rehab wing of Lincoln Memorial Hospital early Monday afternoon. The hospital reported no injuries to those inside the building. No information was available on anyone inside...
Jun 10, 2025 Police lights (Credit: Scott Rodgerson; UnSplash)
ALPLM announces it will celebrate Juneteenth by displaying copy of Emancipation Proclamation
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum announced on Monday afternoon that it would be "celebrating freedom this month with an array of special Juneteenth events, including a free exhibiti...
Jun 09, 2025 ALPLM (Credit: ALPLM)
Bloomington woman killed in two-vehicle crash just north of Lincoln early last Thursday
A Bloomington woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash just north of Lincoln early Thursday. Police said 27-year-old Krynn Schupbach was pronounced dead at Lincoln Memorial Hospital about an hour after...
Jun 09, 2025 Police tape (Credit: David Von Diemar; UnSplash)
One person taken for evaluation after kitchen fire at senior living apartment in Rochester on Sunday afternoon
One person was taken for evaluation after a kitchen fire at a senior living apartment in Rochester on Sunday afternoon. Firefighters said that it was food on a stove overheating which caused the blaze...
Jun 09, 2025 Firefighting clothing and helmets (Credit: Matt C; UnSplash)
Aubrey: Under bill, state highway cameras could be used to investigate human trafficking
Images obtained by ISP would not be accessible by FOIA By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois jaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - A bill passed in this year's legislative session would rewrite...
Jun 09, 2025 A bill passed by lawmakers would add to the crimes that highway camera images could be used to investigate. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Springfield Aldermanic Black Caucus calls for equity-driven long-term growth on the city's east side
The Springfield Aldermanic Black Caucus is calling for equity-driven long-term growth on the city's east side. A statement released by the caucus consisting of Alderman Shawn Gregory, Alderwoman Lakei...
Jun 09, 2025