Category Archives: Local News
Sangamon County unveils new morgue that will facilitate autopsies for 17 other counties as well
Sangamon County has unveiled a new morgue facility, a nearly $6 million project initiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. County Administrator Brian McFadden said the facility was necessary desp...
Apr 21, 2025 Morgue
With aims to improve community transparency, Springfield Mayor launching open house initiative for city departments
The administration of Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher has announced an open house initiative to expand residents' opportunities to engage directly with public officials and City departments. "In an on...
Apr 20, 2025
Illinois health and human service advocates launch Week of Action for Living Wages, Thriving Communities
The Living Wages, Thriving Communities Week of Action is set to begin Monday, April 21. Organized by Illinois Partners for Human Service, the weeklong campaign aims to spotlight the vital role of the ...
Apr 20, 2025
Springfield APL opens applications for 2025 Junior Volunteer Program
The Animal Protective League of Springfield and Sangamon County has announced that applications are now open for its 2025 Junior Volunteer (JV) Program-designed for children ages 12-15 with a passion ...
Apr 20, 2025
Lincoln Land offering free summer health care class
Springfield's Lincoln Land Community College has announced it will be offering Introduction to Health Care Professions (HLT 110) as a free course this summer and fall, as part of the Connect 2 Health ...
Apr 19, 2025
Hancock: Pared-back 'Right to Play' bill advances in General Assembly, awaits Senate action
Amended bill would give high school athletes limited right to compete in outside events By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House gave it...
Apr 18, 2025 Rep. Janet Yang-Rohr urges passage of a bill to let high school athletes compete simultaneously on school teams and in non-school events during debate on the House floor Wednesday, April 9. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Massey Commission releases six month progress report
The Massey Commission has released its six-month progress report, calling on local government, business, academic leaders, activists, and the community to actively participate in its efforts. The comm...
Apr 18, 2025 Sonya Massey protests (Credit: WMAY's Stan Anders)
Meisel: Though wary of FBI mole's 'used car salesman' vibe, Sen. Emil Jones III testifies he felt obliged to work with him
Jones spends all day Wednesday on the witness stand in his federal bribery trial By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - Red-light camera entrepreneur Omar Maa...
Apr 17, 2025 State Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Monday, April 7, after the first day of jury selection in his corruption trial. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Springfield Catholic Charities announces Annual Fundraiser to be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Springfield this May 3
Springfield Catholic Charities announced on April 17 that it would be hosting its Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Knight of Columbus Hall, located at 2200 Mead...
Apr 17, 2025 Catholic Charities of Springfield (Credit; Catholic Charities of Springfield website)
LLCC announces upcoming free "Introduction to Health Care Professions" class this summer and fall as part of C2HC program
Lincoln Land Community College announced on Thursday, April 17, that they would be offering the "Introduction to Health Care Professions" class - HLT 110 - free this upcoming summer and fall as part o...
Apr 17, 2025 Lincoln Land Community College (Credit: LLCC Website)