Category Archives: Local News
City Council Report: Juneteenth celebrations continue; public meeting called for Ward 6 residents
The June 18 City Council approved a set of ordinances related to expansion of 11th Street traffic access for the Prosperity Park development. The ordinance package had originally been set aside from t...
Jun 18, 2025
CWLP notes crews currently responding to isolated power outages across Springfield
City Water Light and Power noted on Wednesday afternoon that crews are presently responding to a few power outages with the severe storm front that came through the Springfield area this afternoon, ca...
Jun 18, 2025 Stormy skies with power lines and trees (Credit: Sean Thoman; UnSplash)
Aubrey: Parents of 10-year-old girl file federal lawsuit against Taylorville School District for alleged assault
Parents say the district didn't do enough to protect their daughter after learning of the alleged crime By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois jaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - The parents o...
Jun 18, 2025 Sen. Steve McClure (podium), R-Springfield, speaks about the lawsuit next to Cass Casper, the lead attorney on the case (middle), and the victim’s parents (right), at a news conference in Springfield on Tuesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
Springfield Police Department announces partnership with Lights On! program to promote safer roads
The Springfield Police Department announced on Wednesday morning its partnership with the Lights On! program, an initiative aimed at fostering positive community interactions while enhancing roadway s...
Jun 18, 2025 Vehicle headlights (Credit: Zakaria Issaad; UnSplash)
Adams: Inside Illinois' efforts to court the emerging quantum technology industry
Japanese business delegation visits Chicago, local research park breaking ground 'soon' By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - Just over one year ago, the Illin...
Jun 18, 2025 Manish Singh, co-founder and CEO of quantum tech company memQ, speaks to representatives of dozens of Japanese quantum business at a June 10 event in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Springfield announces list of cooling centers across the city for relief from heat
The City of Springfield announced on Wednesday a list of cooling centers that folks across the community can visit for relief from the rising temperatures. The following locations have been establishe...
Jun 18, 2025
Springfield Clinic Dome at SCHEELS Sports Park Inflated over past two days; mayor and others speak at press conference on Wednesday
A press conference was held on Wednesday after the largest air-supported sports dome in the world rose from the ground at SCHEELS Sports Park over the past two days; it is now fully inflated. Named fo...
Jun 18, 2025 Springfield Clinic Dome at SCHEELS Sports Park (Credit: Greg Halbleib; WMAY)
Congresswoman Budzinski says her name was listed in notes belonging to man charged with killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband on Saturday
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says her name was listed in notes belonging to a man charged with killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband on Saturday. Investigators said names of officials from Ill...
Jun 18, 2025 Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (Credit: her FB page)
Monroe Street in Springfield set to be reduced for water main installation starting on Wednesday
Starting on Wednesday, June 18, one eastbound lane of Monroe Street is set to be closed between Walnut Street and Lewis Street to accommodate City Water, Light and Power's installation of a new 10-inc...
Jun 17, 2025
Baskin-Robbins on S MacArthur Blvd in Springfield involved in accident with vehicle
This story was updated at 4:30 PM. The Springfield Fire Department has cordoned off both the Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop and the adjoining Sterling Tax at 1700 South MacArthur Boulevard after a car ...
Jun 17, 2025