Category Archives: Local News
Springfield Police Arrest Five on Robbery Charges
The Springfield Police have arrested five individuals in conjunction with a burglary at Scheels Sporting Goods on Sunday evening. Authorities arrested 20 year-old Romero Allen, 35 year-old Avery Sande...
Apr 07, 2026
Girard Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
A Girard man has been arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material as well as Dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Materials. Illinois State Police specials agents conducted a search warrant ...
Apr 07, 2026 A bill passed by lawmakers would add to the crimes that highway camera images could be used to investigate. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Motorcyclist Dies from Injuries in Crash
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon can confirm the death of a 58-year-old Springfield man who is involved in a motorcycle accident on Wabash Avenue in Springfield yesterday According to reports the mo...
Apr 07, 2026 police tape and lights (Credit: ABC News)
Decatur Police Reopen Investigation Into School District Employee's Relationship with a Teenager
Decatur Police are reopening an investigation into allegations involving a school district employee and a teenager. Authorities say a school resource officer in late March received information indicat...
Apr 07, 2026 Police lights (Credit: Max Fleischmann; UnSplash)
Bomb Threat Canceled Classes Monday at Lincoln Community High School
Classes were canceled on Monday at Lincoln Community High School after administrators said a bomb threat was left on the school's voicemail during the weekend. A school announcement said staff discove...
Apr 07, 2026 nialowwa / Depositphotos.com
Federal Grant to Help Veterans Get Their Commercial Driver's License
A federal grant will help 17 local veterans become truck drivers. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski announced the $76,000 grant on Monday at Lincoln Land Community College. The grant will cover the cost f...
Apr 07, 2026
82-Year-Old Man Who Died in Decatur Car Accident Identified
The identity of the 82-year-old man who died in a 2 vehicle crash in Decatur this past Thursday has been released. Authorities identified the man as John Phillips. Phillips had actually ran for Mayor ...
Apr 06, 2026 Police lights (Credit: Max Fleischmann; UnSplash)
Police Pursuit Leads to Multiple Felony Charges
An April Fool's Day police pursuit has led to multiple felony charges for a Springfield man. Springfield police say 35-year-old Daveion Cherry fled from police on the night of April 1st. After initial...
Apr 06, 2026 Police lights (Credit: Scott Rodgerson; UnSplash)
Comedian Bert Kreischer Coming to UIS
Comedian Bert Kreischer is coming to the campus of UIS. Kreischer will be bringing his Permission to Party World Tour to the UIS Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 12, 2026. Kreischer curren...
Apr 06, 2026 Photo Courtesy of X/Twitter
UIS United Faculty Strike Continues
Tenure-track faculty at University of Illinois Springfield continue on the picket lines today. UIS United Faculty went on strike on Friday after months of negotiations failed to produce a contract. Th...
Apr 06, 2026