Category Archives: Local News
Woman taken into custody following investigation into alleged theft from Aaron's in Taylorville
According to the Taylorville Daily News, Morgan Farr, 44, has been taken into custody following an investigation into alleged theft from Aaron's in Taylorville. Taylorville Police have said that the r...
Apr 08, 2025
Illinois Department of Revenue reminds taxpayers of the upcoming filing deadline this April 15 and about the IRS Direct File program
The Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers that the Tuesday, April 15 deadline is quickly approaching for filing 2024 state individual income tax returns. The agency began accepting and...
Apr 08, 2025 tax forms
Hundsdorfer: Trial of sheriff's deputy accused in shooting death of Sangamon County woman moved
By BETH HUNDSODRFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com The trial of a former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy accused of the murder of an unarmed Black woman in 2024 will be mo...
Apr 08, 2025 Sangamon County Complex (Credit: CNI)
Taylorville man taken into custody for drugs following months-long investigation
The Taylorville community action team executed a narcotics search warrant on Camp Street Friday morning, culminating a months-long investigation that provided sufficient probable cause for arrests to ...
Apr 08, 2025
Young man from Athens arrested in Springfield for possession of a weapon, DUI, and other charges this past Friday morning
On April 4, 2025 - at approximately 12:03 a.m. - Springfield Police responded to the Main Gate Bar and Grill, 2143 N. 11th Street for a report of a person with a weapon. Witnesses on scene advised a m...
Apr 08, 2025
Teenager is dead following shooting in Springfield early on Monday morning
A teenager is dead following an overnight shooting in Springfield. Sangamon County Sheriff's Office said their deputies and officers from other agencies responded to the area of West Lenox and Glenwoo...
Apr 07, 2025
USPS to "refine" its service standards in move to boost speed, admits some packages could be slowed
The United States Postal Service is refining its service standards, which is sure to impact the speed of deliveries in Illinois. The service said these changes will improve efficiency and transparency...
Apr 07, 2025
Illinois DNR issues Springtime reminder to avoid touching wild animals: "If you care about the animals, just leave them alone"
As spring sets in and more people head outside, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has issued a reminder that uncertified Illinoisans are to leave baby birds and young animals alone when the...
Apr 06, 2025 Fawn in Illinois
Black Crowes announced for 2025 Illinois State Fair
Legendary American rock band The Black Crowes will bring their electrified guitar strings, and stripped, bare-boned rock & roll to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Saturday, August 9. The ...
Apr 06, 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 Public Works issues reminder of branch pickup schedule
The City of Springfield's Department of Public Works is issuing a reminder to residents that the next round of branch pickup for 2025 will begin on Monday, April 7. This program, conducted in quadrant...
Apr 05, 2025