Category Archives: Local News
Springfield Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A Springfield man has been arrested on child pornography charges as a result of an investigation by the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office. Deputies arrested 35-year-old Ryan Atkinson on Thursday mornin...
Feb 05, 2026 While Illinois has seen a significant decrease in it's prison population, its incarceration rate is still relatively high compared to other states. (Adobe Stock)
Unused CWLP Railroad Bridge to be Removed
Removal of the unused City Water, Light and Power railroad bridge over Interstate 55 on the south side of Springfield is scheduled to begin later this month. The bridge is between the Stevenson Drive ...
Feb 05, 2026 City Water, Light and Power logo (Credit: CWLP FB)
Incoming Springfield District 18 Superintendent Jordan Talks Ability to Adapt
The incoming superintendent of Springfield School District 186 says a rapidly changing world requires educators to adapt. Dr. Terrance Jordan told Patrick Pfingsten on WMAY's AM Springfield that the w...
Feb 05, 2026 Photo Courtesy of Springfield School Board
Early Voting for March 17th Primary Begins Today
Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray says early voting and voting by mail begins today for the March 17 primary election. Early in-person ballots may be cast on the first floor of the Sangamon County Comple...
Feb 05, 2026
Illinois Accepting Applications for Grant Funding to Establish Training Facilities at Community Colleges
Illinois is accepting applications for $24 million in grant funding to establish training facilities at community colleges aimed at bolstering the state's manufacturing labor pool. The funding is for ...
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LLCC Names Its Next President
Lincoln Land Community College has named the head of a nearby junior college as its next president. Dr. Curt Oldfield will begin his duties on July 1. Oldfield has been president of Spoon River Colleg...
Feb 04, 2026
Springfield City Council Renews Agreement with Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance
The Springfield City Council has approved a renewed agreement with the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance for up to $2.25 million for the period of 2026-2028. The agreement resulted in heated argume...
Feb 04, 2026 Photo Courtesy of YouTube
Former District 186 Superintendent and Recent Springfield First Citizen Diane Rutledge Dies
A former Springfield School District 186 superintendent who was named the city's latest First Citizen has died. Diane Rutledge was District 186 superintendent from 2002 to 2007 and was active in more ...
Feb 04, 2026
District 186 School Board Unanimously Approve Jordan as Next Superintendent
The Springfield School District 186 Board of Education on Monday night unanimously approved the appointment of Doctor Terrance Jordan to succeed Jennifer Gill as Superintendent. Jordan has worked as a...
Feb 03, 2026 Photo Courtesy of Springfield School Board
District 186 Educators Discuss Specifics of Safe School for All Act
Educators in District 186 spoke at Monday's Board of Education meeting to urge the Board to hasten the development of new gatekeeper protocols for interactions between immigration agents and school st...
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