Category Archives: Local News
City of Springfield Presents Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
The City of Springfield has presented the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. The highlights of the budget include a balanced Corporate Fund as well as a continued commitment to keeping residents sa...
Dec 30, 2025
Man Shot and Killed on Christmas Day in Decatur Identified
More information has come in on the man who was shot and killed on Christmas day in Decatur. According to the Macon County Coroner the person killed by gunfire on Dec. 25, in the 900 block of West Vie...
Dec 30, 2025 police tape and lights (Credit: ABC News)
Menard County State's Attorney Pleads Guilty to DUI
The Menard County State's Attorney has pleaded guilty to DUI. Menard County sheriff's deputies were called to a crash involving Gwendolyn Thomas in Tallula on Oct. 24. Days later, Thomas was charged w...
Dec 30, 2025 vladek / Depositphotos.com
Pritzker Names New Assistant Adjutant General-Air of Illinois National Guard
Governor JB Pritzker has named Illinois Air National Guard Director of Staff Colonel Steven B. Rice of Morrison, Illinois, as the next Assistant Adjutant General - Air of the Illinois National Guard. ...
Dec 30, 2025
Memorial Health Implementing Temporary Visitor Restrictions
Memorial Health is implementing temporary visitor restrictions at its five hospitals to curb the spread of respiratory illnesses. The Illinois Department of Public Health recommended temporary visitor...
Dec 29, 2025
Illinois State Fair Announces Digital Ticketing for 2026
The Illinois State Fair has announced that for the 2026 State Fair season the Fair will be offering digital ticketing. The Fair did a trial run of this in 2025 and believe it proved successful. The St...
Dec 29, 2025
IDOT and ISP Remind You to Stay Safe This New Year's Eve
With New Year's Eve almost upon us IDOT and the Illinois State Police are reminding you to ring in the new year safely by making sure you do not drink and drive. The agencies will have increased patro...
Dec 29, 2025
Comptroller Offers Financial Tips for 2026
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza and her office are offering up some tips for financial success in 2026. Those tips include, don't be afraid to take a hard look at your finances, find what works fo...
Dec 29, 2025 purchasing things on a computer (Credit: Rupixen; UnSplash)
Baskin-Robbins Plans to Reopen on MacArthur Blvd
A Facebook post on Friday announced that the Baskin Robbins on MacArthur Blvd in Springfield will be rebuilt and plans to reopen in the Spring or Summer of 2026. The location at 1700 S. MacArthur was ...
Dec 29, 2025 AntonMatyukha / Depositphotos.com
Fighting Illini Basketball Legends Passes Away
A Fighting Illini basketball legend has passed away. Dave Downey, a three-time team MVP for the Illini from 1961-1963, who led the team in scoring and rebounding all three years died at the age of 84 ...
Dec 29, 2025