Category Archives: Local News
One person taken for evaluation after kitchen fire at senior living apartment in Rochester on Sunday afternoon
One person was taken for evaluation after a kitchen fire at a senior living apartment in Rochester on Sunday afternoon. Firefighters said that it was food on a stove overheating which caused the blaze...
Jun 09, 2025 Firefighting clothing and helmets (Credit: Matt C; UnSplash)
Aubrey: Under bill, state highway cameras could be used to investigate human trafficking
Images obtained by ISP would not be accessible by FOIA By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois jaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - A bill passed in this year's legislative session would rewrite...
Jun 09, 2025 A bill passed by lawmakers would add to the crimes that highway camera images could be used to investigate. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Springfield Aldermanic Black Caucus calls for equity-driven long-term growth on the city's east side
The Springfield Aldermanic Black Caucus is calling for equity-driven long-term growth on the city's east side. A statement released by the caucus consisting of Alderman Shawn Gregory, Alderwoman Lakei...
Jun 09, 2025
Hydrant flushing planned for Val-E-Vue & Youngston Hills across coming weeks, per CWLP
City Water, Light and Power announced on Monday morning that the Springfield Fire Department - in coordination with CWLP - will be flushing and testing hydrants for operations and efficiency in Val-E-...
Jun 09, 2025 Fire hydrant (Credit: Justin Meckes; UnSplash)
Next court hearing for former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson set for July 25
The next court hearing for the former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy charged with first-degree murder has been set for July 25. Sean Grayson remains in custody in Macon County, charged with shooting...
Jun 09, 2025 Gavel (Credit: Wesley Tingey; UnSplash)
The Illinois EPA is seeking proposals to protect state watershed resources
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has announced a total of $4.4 million in funding through the release of two Section 319(h) Grant Program Notices of Funding Opportunity to address nonpoint...
Jun 08, 2025
Hancock: Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker got some of what he requested from the General Assembly in the area of higher education, but some...
Jun 08, 2025 Students walk across the lawn between the Illini Union in the fall of 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Friedman: Illinois 'chicken bill' aims to boost small poultry farms, expand access to their products
By GRACE FRIEDMAN Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - A bill that would lift long-standing restrictions on small poultry farmers in Illinois, reducing red tape and t...
Jun 07, 2025 A sign welcomes visitors to "The Little Farm," a local poultry and produce farm located on Weldon Springs Road in Clinton. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Grace Friedman)
ICC requests public input on upcoming private electric grid plans
The Illinois Commerce Commission is notifying the public and community organizations of an opportunity to get involved in electrical grid planning. The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act requires that Ame...
Jun 07, 2025
Szalinski: Illinois' $55.2B budget 'incomplete,' Civic Federation president says
By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Illinois' latest budget misses the mark in several key areas, according to one independent nonprofit fiscal anal...
Jun 07, 2025 The Illinois Capitol Building is pictured on the final night of the 2025 spring session on May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)