Category Archives: Local News
Grayson's Attorneys File Motion for a New Trial
The lawyers for Sean Grayson have filed a motion for a new trial. The motion was filed on November 26th with the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's Office by attorney Daniel Fultz. Grayson was found guil...
Dec 03, 2025
Country Star Ella Langley Added to 2026 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Lineup
The Illinois State Fair has added another act to the 2026 Grandstand roster as the fair has announced that country music sensation Ella Langley will take the Grandstand Stage on Friday, August 21, 202...
Dec 02, 2025
Member of State's Executive Ethics Commission Cited for DUI in Springfield
A member of the state's Executive Ethics Commission and former Republican legislative spokeswoman was charged last month with driving under the influence. Springfield Police cited 67-year-old Patricia...
Dec 02, 2025 Police lights (Credit: Scott Rodgerson; UnSplash)
Downtown Springfield Skating Rink Opens
The skating rink in downtown Springfield is open for the season. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers free skating on the artificial surface that is similar to ice at Union Squar...
Dec 02, 2025
Bednar Promoted to Morning Meteorologist
Newschannel 20 and Fox Illinois has promoted Matt Bednar to morning meteorologist. Bednar will take on the role in mid-December, replacing Nick Patrick, who the station said is pursuing new opportunit...
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Illinois Economic Policy Institute Warns of Reduced Economic Activity
The Trump administration's spending cuts could reduce economic activity in Illinois by 10 billion dollars each year by 2029, according to a new report. Capitol News Illinois reports the Illinois Econo...
Dec 02, 2025 Pictures of Money / CC
City of Springfield Hires New Professional Planner for the Office of Planning and Economic Development
The City of Springfield has found their new Professional Planner for the Office of Planning and Economic Development. In a press release the city has announced that effective today, December 1st, Sura...
Dec 01, 2025
Three Rescued from Apartment Building Fire
Three residents trapped in a burning apartment building were rescued by Springfield firefighters on Sunday morning. The Springfield Fire Department received the call before 10 am to the 800 block of E...
Dec 01, 2025 fire fighter (Credit: Joachim Pressl; UnSplash)
More Snow Possible Today for Springfield Area
After as much as 10 inches of snow covered central Illinois during the weekend, forecasters are expecting more snow today. The National Weather Service at Lincoln says another 2 to 5 inches of snow co...
Dec 01, 2025 US Air Force
Irv Smith's Funeral to be Held Tuesday
The funeral service for a longtime chairman of the Sangamon County Republican Party is on Tuesday morning. Irv Smith died last week. He was 96. He had been residing at the Illinois Presbyterian Home i...
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