Category Archives: Local News
Winter Storm Warning Announced for Springfield Area Beginning Saturday at 9a
Frigid weather is descending upon Illinois with several inches of snow possible beginning late Saturday morning. The National Weather Service at Lincoln issued a winter storm warning from 9 a.m. Satur...
Jan 23, 2026
Illinois Board of Higher Education Approves Budget for 2027
The Illinois Board of Higher Education this week approved a recommended budget for fiscal year 2027 that increases funding by 4.5 percent or 121 million dollars. IBHE said the increase would support i...
Jan 23, 2026 tonodiaz / Depositphotos.com
HSHS President and CEO Boatright Elected Chair of Illinois Health and Hospital Association
Hospital Sisters Health System President and CEO Damond Boatright has been elected chair of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association board of trustees while Memorial Health President and CEO Dr. M...
Jan 23, 2026 albund / Depositphotos.com
Unemployment Filings in Illinois Down This Week
Initial filings for unemployment in Illinois dropped last week compared to the previous week according to the U.S. Department of Labor. About 10,500 new jobless claims were filed in the state last wee...
Jan 23, 2026 Kevin Smith / CC
Sangamon County Animal Control Passes Recent Inspection
Sangamon County Animal Control has received the highest possible rating in all 12 evaluation categories in its latest inspection by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The Inspection, which took p...
Jan 22, 2026 alexmillos / Depositphotos.com
Suspected Dog Fighting Ring Uncovered in Springfield
A Suspected Dog Fighting ring in Springfield has been uncovered by the Springfield Police in collaboration with Sangamon County Animal Control. On January 20th the two organizations executed a search ...
Jan 22, 2026
Extreme Cold Leads to E-Learning Day for Local Schools
District 186 as well as the Ball-Chatham School District have announced that Friday will be an E-Learning day due to the forecasted extreme cold weather. District 186 says in a press release that "Thi...
Jan 22, 2026 VitalikRadko / Depositphotos.com
Springfield Teen Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
A Springfield teenager has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of the stabbing death of his adoptive mother in July 2024. Jonathan Long was 16 when Springfield Police were called to his home o...
Jan 22, 2026 vladek / Depositphotos.com
Rochester High School Unveils New Science Wing
Rochester school officials and residents cut the ribbon Wednesday on a new science wing at the high school. Ground was broken in November 2024 on the 13.6-million-dollar project. Funding was through a...
Jan 22, 2026 Photo Courtesy of X/Twitter
FBI Agents Execute Search Warrant in Grandview
FBI agents executed a search warrant early Wednesday morning in Grandview in connection with bank larceny charges against a Springfield man. Police used a flash-bang device after 6 am at the residence...
Jan 22, 2026 Police lights (Credit: Scott Rodgerson; UnSplash)