Category Archives: Local News
Springfield Man Who Died in Motor Cycle Crash Identified
The 58-year-old Springfield man who died in a motorcycle crash on Monday has been identified as Charles Laughlin. According to Sangamon County Deputy Coroner Zach Thomas, Laughlin died from multiple b...
Apr 09, 2026 police tape and lights (Credit: ABC News)
Sangamon County Democrats Taking Applications to Replace Ayers
Sangamon County Democrats are accepting applications for a vacancy on the county board in District 12. Marc Ayers announced his resignation from the board last week and participated in his final meeti...
Apr 09, 2026 BrianAJackson / Depositphotos.com
Gas Prices Continue to Tick Up
The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline continues to climb according to AAA. Today's average price in Springfield is $4.27, up more than 13 cents from one week ago and 90 cents higher than o...
Apr 09, 2026 Gas pump (Credit: Marek Studinski; UnSplash)
New Bill Could Allow Speed Control Device to be Installed in Cars
Drivers facing a suspended licenses could have an option to keep driving under a bill being considered in the Statehouse. Capitol News Illinois reports the bill would allow qualifying drivers to inste...
Apr 09, 2026 David Lofink / CC
Illinois lawmakers begin days of deep dives on data centers
Environmental advocates rally for greater data center regulation in Illinois at the Capitol on Wednesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert) Article Summary The House Executive Committe...
Apr 08, 2026
Sangamon County Mental Health Board Taking Applications for Board Members
The newly established Mental Health Board in Sangamon County is now taking applications for individuals that would like to be on that board. Sangamon County has said the board will consist of nine mem...
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Sangamon County Board Approves Conditional Zoning Permit for CyrusOne Data Center
The Sangamon County Board has approved a conditional use zoning permit for a $500 million data center in the southwest portion of the county. The board voted 17-10 on Tuesday to approve the conditiona...
Apr 08, 2026
Alderman Williams Wants City Council to Have More Say in Capital Area Tourism Authority
Ward 3 Alderman Roy Williams Junior urged the Springfield City Council to assert its presence in developing state legislation to revitalize Springfield's downtown. Williams referred to a bill sponsore...
Apr 08, 2026
Electrical Workers Call for Improved Wages and Conditions
Electrical workers filled the council chambers on Tuesday night to call on the city to improve wages and conditions for electric utility workers. I.B.E.W. Local 193 Assistant Business Manager Jason Mc...
Apr 08, 2026 City Water, Light and Power logo (Credit: CWLP FB)
Springfield City Council Meeting Ends Abruptly Due to Verbal Confrontation
Tuesday's Springfield City Council meeting ended abruptly during the public comment period after former police chief Mike Walton blasted some alders for criticizing police over a physical arrest of a ...
Apr 08, 2026 Photo Courtesy of YouTube