Category Archives: Local News

A "catastrophic flood in the basement that severely impacted critical building systems" will affect students at Snyder Hall on the Campus of the University of Illinois. About 450 students will be relo...

Now that he knows who his challenger will be in November Governor JB Pritzker is out with a new TV ad today. The ad entitled " Tell That" underscores how Donald Trump's failing economy is hurting peop...

Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey says he believes Illinoisans want the change he provides. Bailey told Patrick Pfingsten on WMAY's PM Springfield that residents are weary of increased s...

The Springfield Catholic Diocese expects more than 2,000 people in the capital city today for an Illinois Pro-Life March. The diocese says the activities will involve mostly teens and young adults. A ...

University of Illinois Springfield plans to launch a new engineering technology degree this fall. UIS leaders say the degree responds to growing demand for skills in modern manufacturing, automation a...

Registration for the 2026 Lake Springfield Boat season is open according to CWLP. CWLP said that renewal licenses for boats and other crafts registered during the 2025 season have been mailed and must...

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that a 1.5-mile resurfacing of Illinois 29 from Magnolia Street to the intersection of U.S. 51 will begin Monday, March 23. Work is expect...

While the Primary election has grabbed a majority of the headlines another election was held over the weekend as the Illinois Education Association announced a trio of new office holders on Saturday. ...

Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch turned back a primary election challenge from former deputy David Timm on Tuesday. Crouch was appointed sheriff 18 months ago and defeated Timm in a Republican pri...

Sangamon County voters approved a proposition to fund a board to provide mental health resources and services. The referendum passed with nearly 53 percent voting in favor of implementing a half-perce...