Category Archives: Local News
CWLP updates lead service line replacement work across Springfield
City Water, Light and Power announced on Wednesday that its lead service line replacement work is well underway for the 2025 year. It noted that, thanks to a $2.9 million federal allotment provided th...
May 14, 2025 old water pipe (Credit: HongjungPark; Unsplash)
Aubrey: Fallen Aurora firefighter honored at state's annual memorial ceremony
The 27-year-old's plaque now resides with other fallen Illinois firefighters By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois jaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Fallen Aurora firefighter Cristian Medra...
May 14, 2025 The state’s fallen firefighter memorial sits on the Capitol grounds. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
Hancock: State on track to end health coverage program for immigrant adults
State-run program set to end July 1 while Congress considers wider Medicaid cuts By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - State officials are on track to s...
May 14, 2025 A crowd gathers at the Illinois Capitol in February to urge state lawmakers to continue to support pro-immigrant policies, including Illinois’ programs for noncitizen health care. Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration has proposed cutting one of the programs. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
Illinois fallen firefighter remembered and firefighters honored for distinguished service to their communities in Tuesday ceremony
State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera and members from the Illinois Fire Service gathered during a Tuesday morning ceremony to honor and remember a fallen Aurora firefighter, as well as to recognize thos...
May 14, 2025 fire fighter (Credit: Joachim Pressl; UnSplash)
City Council Report: new chiefs nearing approval; bicycle-friendly Downtown Springfield revitalization plan progresses
On May 13, the Springfield Committee of the Whole moved forward with nominations for the positions of Fire Chief and Chief of Police. Final approval is now required at next week's city council meeting...
May 14, 2025 SPD Assistant Chief Joe Behl speaks to Springfield's Committee of the Whole about his plans for the city police force. Springfield Committee of the Whole, May 13, 2025 (Photo cred. Stan Anders, WMAY)
Ruiz-Branch: IL health officials work to combat vaccine hesitancy, stop measles spread
Judith Ruiz-Branch Illinois News Connection At least two people have tested positive for measles in Illinois and public health officials are working to combat misinformation surrounding vaccines in an...
May 13, 2025 The Mayo Clinic reported most people born or living in the U.S. before 1957 are immune to measles because they've had the infection and can only get it once. (Adobe Stock)
Country musician Jake Owen has been announced as the Illinois State Fair's grandstand headliner for Friday, August 8
Country star Jake Owen has been announced as the Illinois State Fair's grandstand headliner for Friday, August 8. Owen's number one singles include "Barefoot Blue Jean Night," "Alone With You," "The O...
May 13, 2025 Country musician Jake Owen (Credit: Grammy.com)
Levitt AMP Springfield has announced the lineup for this year's outdoor music series
Levitt AMP Springfield has announced the lineup for this year's outdoor music series. The 10-week free live concert series begins its sixth season on May 29 with shows every Thursday evening beginning...
May 13, 2025 Levitt Amp Springfield 2025 (Credit: Levitt Amp Facebook)
Springfield donut shop to soon be sporting a new Route 66-based sign
A Springfield donut shop will soon be sporting a Route 66-based sign. Mel-O-Cream announced on Monday that a Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business grant of nearly $5900 will be used to create and install ...
May 13, 2025 Mel-O-Cream donuts (Credit: Mel-O-Cream)
Senators Durbin, Duckworth and Congresswoman Budzinski announce final segment of Springfield Rail Improvement Project federally funded on Monday
The federal funding for the final segment of the Springfield Rail Improvement Project has been fully obligated, according to the local congressional delegation. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckwort...
May 13, 2025 train tracks (Credit: Mike Enerio)