Category Archives: Local News
Logan County Receives Route 66 Tourism Grant
As the State of Illinois gears up for the 100th anniversary of Route 66, Logan County is excited for the $465,695 grant the Logan County Tourism Bureau received for Route 66 tourism development. The g...
Feb 13, 2026
ADM Complex in Decatur Received Bomb Threat Thursday Morning
The ADM Decatur Complex received a bomb threat on Thursday morning. At approximately 9:55 a.m. Thursday, ADM officials received a report of a threatening statement at the Bioproducts facility at ADM's...
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Jacksonville Authorities Warn that Warmer Temps Lead to Weaker Ice on Ponds and Lakes
As temperatures got a bit warmer this week, Jacksonville authorities are warning residents to stay off ice-covered ponds, lakes and waterways. They say warming temperatures significantly weaken ice, e...
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IDPH Comments on Cuts by Trump Administration to Critical Funding
The Illinois Department of Public Health Thursday announced that the Trump administration has cut $100 million in critical funding for local public health departments, and for HIV prevention and monit...
Feb 12, 2026 Anesthesia equipment is seen in an operating room at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., May 13, 2019. Picture taken May 13, 2019. REUTERS/Rosem Morton
Data Center Discussed at Latest Sangamon County Board Meeting
Several residents asked the Sangamon County Board during Wednesday's meeting to not rush approval of a data center in the southwest portion of the county. Resident Lori McKiernan asked the board to su...
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Community Garden Plots Available at Illinois State Fairgrounds
Community garden plots are available again this year at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The Illinois Department of Agriculture is offering 200 10-by-10-foot plots in its Community Garden at the fairgr...
Feb 12, 2026 Ivan Radic / CC
Springfield City Council Looks to Amend Rules to Grants Funded by Cannabis Sales Tax Revenue
The Springfield City Council on Tuesday advanced an ordinance amending the rules to grants to business and housing programs funded by cannabis sales tax revenue. The new ordinance introduced by Ward 2...
Feb 11, 2026 Photo Courtesy Stan Anders WCM
Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois to Open Office at Innovate Springfield
Two local business-support organizations have announced a new partnership to expand services to small businesses. The Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois is opening a new o...
Feb 11, 2026 Adams Street in Downtown Springfield cleared and reopen after the Juneteenth fire and fallout of 2024 (Credit: Paul Nawrocki)
Trump Administration Rejects Illinois Request for Major Disaster Declaration
The Trump administration has again rejected Illinois' request for a major disaster declaration covering severe storms that took place in northern Illinois in August 2025. The denial by the Federal Eme...
Feb 11, 2026 Stormy skies with power lines and trees (Credit: Sean Thoman; UnSplash)
Rochester High School Invests in Vape Detectors
Rochester High School has invested in Vape detectors. The detectors are made by the Zeptive company and detect when vapor is detected, including nicotine and THC as well as aerosol sprays that may be ...
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