Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Public Schools to Offer Universal Mental Health Screenings
Public schools in Illinois will soon offer universal mental health screenings to students under a law signed on Thursday by Governor JB Pritzker. Capitol News Illinois reports students in grades three...
Aug 01, 2025 vlue / Depositphotos.com
Illinois State Fair Unveils Themed and Discount Days
With the Illinois State Fair right around the corner the fair has unveiled its various themed and discount days. The fair will feature the "Double the Fun" parking promotion on Thursday, August 7. Vis...
Jul 31, 2025 The Illinois State Fair Grounds is where the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service office (not seen) is located, in Springfield, IL, on Nov. 2, 2011. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.
Springfield Man Charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver
A Springfield man is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Springfield Police arrested 49-year-old Gary Freeman on Tuesday after searching his home and veh...
Jul 31, 2025
Springfield Attorney Cited for AI Mistakes in Briefs
A Springfield attorney has been fined for citing eight non-existent cases in briefs created with artificial intelligence. The Fourth District Appellate Court ordered William Panichi to pay a one-thous...
Jul 31, 2025 Gavel (Credit: Tingey Injury Law Firm ; UnSplash)
Springfield Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping
A man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to kidnap a girl in Washington Park in Springfield shortly before noon Wednesday. Springfield Park District Police arrested 24-year-old Vontrez Haynes ...
Jul 31, 2025 jail cell (Credit: ABC)
Giannoulias Unveils "Driving Change" Campaign
Illinois Security of State Alexi Giannoulias unveiled his new "Driving Change" campaign earlier today. The campaign aims to prevent insurance companies from using socio-economic data - such as credit ...
Jul 30, 2025 The secretary of state’s downtown driver services facility is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
[Update] Two People Injured in Sangamon Towers Fire: One Man Arrested for Arson
A fire in a 10th floor apartment at Sangamon Towers on Fourth Street in Springfield on Wednesday morning injured two people. Sprinklers contained the blaze until fire crews arrived. Two people suffere...
Jul 30, 2025 fire fighter (Credit: Joachim Pressl; UnSplash)
Springfield City Council Asked to Revisit Landlord Registry
Citizens are urging the Springfield City Council to revisit the topic of a city-wide landlord registry. The council declined to create a registry by a six to four vote in 2023, but since then the city...
Jul 30, 2025 Photo Courtesy of YouTube
Springfield City Council Hears Solar Farm Proposal
The Springfield City Council heard a presentation Tuesday on a proposed solar farm west of Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Solar energy developer Sun2o said the Lincoln Capital Solar Project would ge...
Jul 30, 2025 Solar panel technician with drill installing solar panels on house roof on a sunny day.
Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance and Swift Current Energy Announce 20 Year Community Project
The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance and Swift Current Energy have announced an agreement for the solar power operator to commit 5 million dollars over the next 20 years for community projects. Sw...
Jul 30, 2025 Photo Courtesy of Swift Current Energy