Category Archives: Local News
IDOT announces next phase of $5.5 million improvement project on North Dirksen Parkway from North Peoria Road to Northfield Drive in Springfield
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Friday the next phase of the $5.5 million improvement project on North Dirksen Parkway from North Peoria Road to Northfield Drive in Springfield....
Jun 06, 2025
Aubrey: ISP backs bill expanding its mission to investigate internet crimes against children
Director says 'Alicia's Law' would ensure agency's sustained commitment By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois jaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - While Illinois State Police has long investig...
Jun 05, 2025 Illinois State Police squad cars are pictured in front of the Illinois State Capitol in 2022 during a 100th anniversary celebration of the agency. A measure headed to the governor would add investigating internet crimes against children to the agency’s core missions. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Illinois recognizes June 15 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day; encourages citizens to learn warning signs
The Illinois Department on Aging on Thursday noted that June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and with it, encouraged everyone to learn the warning signs, and how to report abuse. With reports of elde...
Jun 05, 2025 Elderly man with head bent (Credit: Lourdes Mendez; UnSplash)
Szalinski: Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back 'swipe fees' ban
General Assembly approved the partial ban at behest of retailers last year By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Illinois lawmakers have decided to de...
Jun 05, 2025 A state law banning “swipe fees” on the tax and tip portion of debit and credit card transactions could be delayed until next year. (Nathana Rebouças via Unsplash)
Former provost of the University of Wisconsin-Madison chosen as 11th chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The provost of the University of Wisconsin-Madison has been chosen as the 11th chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Charles Lee Isbell Jr. will also be a vice president of the Un...
Jun 05, 2025 An elevated view of the Illini Union at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Photo taken on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.
(Photo by Fred Zwicky / University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
Dana-Thomas House gets new rugs as DTHF donates thousands of dollars towards renovation of historic Springfield landmark
The Dana-Thomas House Foundation has donated nearly $49,000 to buy and install historically appropriate rugs for the Springfield historic site. The foundation formally presented the donation on Wednes...
Jun 05, 2025 Dana-Thomas House (Credit: Visit Springfield)
CWLP: Starting Thursday morning, section of 5th Street closing for IDOT work
CWLP is notifying the public that beginning at 6:00 AM on Thursday, June 5, Springfield's Fifth Street will be fully closed to traffic between South Grand Avenue and Ash Street to allow IDOT crews to ...
Jun 04, 2025
Buscher: Chief of Staff Mike Disco leaving Springfield Mayor's office
On the afternoon of Wednesday, June 4, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher announced the departure of her Chief of Staff Mike Disco. "I want to thank Mike Disco for his service and contributions to the Ci...
Jun 04, 2025
Adams: With electric prices going up, advocates tried - and failed - to reform the energy sector
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Heading into the end of the legislative session, consumer advocates, renewable energy industry groups and environment...
Jun 03, 2025 The Illinois Capitol, as seen from the lawn of the governor’s mansion a few blocks away in late May 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
8-year-old boy hospitalized in April Chatham accident dies
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has confirmed the passing of Bradley Lund of Springfield. Bradley was pronounced deceased at 5:52 AM on the morning of June 2, 2025 after more than a month of inpati...
Jun 03, 2025 Welcome to Chatham sign with Chatham Strong Photo Credit: Kyle Hutchinson / Woodward Community Media