Category Archives: Local News
Accountability Commission hears testimony about excessive force by ICE agents. Felt like a ‘war zone’
Illinois Accountability Commission Chair Judge Rubn Castillo, Vice Chair Patricia Brown Holmes and Commissioner Susan Gzesh listen to public comments at the Dec. 18 commission meeting. (Capitol News I...
Dec 18, 2025
Chatham Man in Custody for Burglary of Springfield Trading Card Business
A Chatham man is in custody following a burglary that resulted in the theft of thousands of dollars in sports trading cards from a Springfield business. The arrest stems from a December 4th incident w...
Dec 18, 2025
Two Arrested During Domestic Disturbance Call
Two people were arrested during a domestic disturbance call in Springfield on Dec 13th. Authorities were called to an incident at 734 Rickard Rd. Unit 2, where evidence of a disturbance was apparent, ...
Dec 18, 2025
Springfield Man Arrested for Robbery at SMTD
A Springfield man was arrested following a robbery at SMTD on December 16th. According to authorities, an off-duty officer reported seeing the suspect and when an on-duty officer arrived, he saw 43-ye...
Dec 18, 2025 A bill passed by lawmakers would add to the crimes that highway camera images could be used to investigate. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
State Board of Education Cautioned About Increased Funding Next Year
Illinois Education Superintendent Tony Sanders is cautioning school officials not to expect big funding increases next year. Capitol News Illinois reports Sanders told the State Board of Education Wed...
Dec 18, 2025 tonodiaz / Depositphotos.com
IDPH Reaffirms Recommendation for Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth
The Illinois Department of Public Health has reaffirmed the recommendation for a universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth to prevent hepatitis B, a serious viral infection that can lead to acute or ...
Dec 17, 2025 NIAID / CC
City of Springfield to Install EV Charging Stations
The City of Springfield is going ahead with its plan on installing EV charging stations within the city. Thanks to some state funds, the Office of Public Utilities will begin installing Level 2 charge...
Dec 17, 2025 schuchardtnatalia.yahoo.de / Depositphotos.com
Rep. LaHood Urges Trump Not to Pardon Madigan
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood is urging President Donald Trump to not pardon former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. In a letter sent to President Trump by Illinois congressional Republicans they said, "...
Dec 17, 2025
Two Men Arrested in Attempted Burglary of Springfield Business
Two men were arrested Tuesday night after Sangamon County Sheriff's deputies interrupted a burglary in progress at a Springfield business. Deputies responded to Central Illinois Signs and Lights in th...
Dec 17, 2025 Police lights (Credit: Scott Rodgerson; UnSplash)
Springfield City Council Receives Mostly Positive News
The Springfield City Council received an overall positive report on the status of city funding during Tuesday night's session. City revenues for Fiscal Year 2026 have so far remained just above what w...
Dec 17, 2025 Photo Courtesy Stan Anders WCM