Category Archives: Local News
Katherine Smith Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison
A 26-year-old Chatham woman has been sentenced to 13 years in prison on a charge connected to the robbery and stabbing death of a Springfield man in 2018. Katherine Smith was originally charged with f...
Aug 06, 2025 jail cell (Credit: ABC)
Monthly Meeting of The Sangamon County Mental Health Commission to be Held Tonight
The Sangamon County Mental Health Commission holds its monthly meeting this evening. Commissioners will review the community mental health survey conducted by University of Illinois Springfield over t...
Aug 06, 2025
HSHS Launches Community Connect Digital Database
Hospital Sisters Health System has launched a digital database of free and reduced-cost programs for services including financial aid, food pantries, medical care, shelter and transportation. HSHS Com...
Aug 06, 2025
Memorial Health Distributes Free Family Kits Through Local Libraries
Memorial Health has partnered with libraries throughout Central Illinois to distribute free family kits including books and resources about emotions and mental health. The kits are designed for those ...
Aug 06, 2025 Springfield Memorial Health
Doherty Sentenced to a Year in Prison
A longtime Chicago lobbyist has been sentenced to a year in prison for his role in bribing ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Capitol News Illinois reports Jay Doherty was convicted in 2023 al...
Aug 06, 2025
LaHood Announces Campaign for Re-Election
Congressman Darin LaHood has announced his campaign for re-election to the U.S. House in 2026. LaHood said in a statement "Throughout my career in public service, I've had the honor of representing ha...
Aug 05, 2025
State Fair to Unveil Butter Cow at 3p on Wednesday
The Illinois State Fair plans to unveil one of its staple attractions tomorrow August 6th, the Butter Cow. The unveiling of this year's Butter Cow is set for 3p Wednesday in the Dairy Building located...
Aug 05, 2025 Photo Courtesy of Stan Anders/WMAY
Members of Springfield Education Association Attend School Board Meeting Amid Contract Negotiations
About 100 members of the Springfield Education Association attended Monday's Springfield School District 186 meeting as negotiations on a new teachers' contract resume this week. A federal mediator ha...
Aug 05, 2025
Springfield City Council Approves Contract with Lincoln Capital Land LLC for Solar Power
The Springfield City Council during a special session on Monday approved a contract with Lincoln Capital Land LLC to purchase 20 megawatts of solar-generated electricity for the city each year for the...
Aug 05, 2025 Solar panel technician with drill installing solar panels on house roof on a sunny day.
Governor Signs Bill Protecting Drinking Water Source for Nearly 1 Million Illinoisans
Environmentalists are celebrating after the governor signed a bill protecting the source of drinking water for nearly 1 million Illinoisans. Capitol News Illinois reports the legislation bans carbon s...
Aug 05, 2025