Category Archives: Local News
English-Wheat Back in Police Custody
Gena English-Wheat is back in police custody. English-Wheat was previously arrested on Feb 24th for the concealment of the death of her neighbor 86-year-old Lillie Prindle. She was also accused of ste...
Apr 01, 2026
Springfield Area Man Arrested for Burglary on Illinois State Fairgrounds
A 48-year-old Springfield area man was arrested on the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Monday afternoon. Authorities responded to a call of a burglary in progress at an unoccupied building on the fairgr...
Apr 01, 2026 The Illinois State Fair Grounds is where the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service office (not seen) is located, in Springfield, IL, on Nov. 2, 2011. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.
President of AMA Has High Praise for Local Springfield Hospital
The president of the American Medical Association said he witnessed high-quality medical and emotional care in his tour of a Springfield hospital on Wednesday. Dr. Bobby Mukkamala toured HSHS St. John...
Apr 01, 2026
ISP Announces Memorial Signs for Every ISP Officer Killed in Line of Duty
Law enforcement and transportation officials announced Wednesday morning that every Illinois State Police officer killed in the line of duty will be honored with a memorial sign along Illinois roadway...
Apr 01, 2026
Criticism of Physicality During Promyss Davis Arrest Continues
Criticism of a physical arrest of a 19-year-old Black woman on Friday continued during a contentious session on Tuesday night of the Springfield City Council's Committee of the Whole. Police Chief Joe...
Apr 01, 2026 Police lights (Credit: Scott Rodgerson; UnSplash)
City Council Says Farewell to CWLP Chief Utility Engineer Doug Brown
The Springfield City Council said farewell to Chief Utility Engineer Doug Brown during Tuesday night's Committee of the Whole meeting. Brown worked with the city for 31 years; he has served as head of...
Apr 01, 2026 City Water, Light and Power logo (Credit: CWLP FB)
Springfield Police Arrest Man on Drug Charges
Springfield Police responding to reports of shots fired in the early hours of March 25th ended up arresting on man on various drug charges. Labaron P. Wallace, 38, was originally pulled over for speed...
Mar 31, 2026
CWLP Wins First Place Award
CWLP recently was awarded 1st place at the Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association District 3 taste test. Winning the Central Illinois Regional Competition qualifies the utility to co...
Mar 31, 2026 City Water, Light and Power logo (Credit: CWLP FB)
Legislation Filed to Create New Capital-Area Tourism Authority
Legislation has been filed to create a new Springfield-area tourism authority centered on a proposed new downtown hotel and expansion of the Bank of Springfield Center. State Senator Doris Turner, Sta...
Mar 31, 2026 Photo Courtesy of WMAY News
Leland Grove Names New Police Chief
A veteran of nearly 20 years with Leland Grove Police has been named the department's new chief. Kenton Oliver was sworn in last week after receiving unanimous approval from the city council. Oliver r...
Mar 31, 2026 Police lights (Credit: Max Fleischmann; UnSplash)