Category Archives: Local News
State Sen. Doris Turner Kicks Off Her Annual Holiday Cards for Seniors Drive
State Senator Doris Turner is kicking off her annual holiday card drive to spread cheer this holiday season for residents at local long-term care facilities. Turner is encouraging residents to write h...
Nov 25, 2025 State Senator Doris Turner
IDOT and ISP Remind Drivers to Stay Safe this Thanksgiving
Illinois State Police and IDOT are teaming up this Thanksgiving to remind you to stay safe when travelling this holiday. IDOT Says there were more than 2,700 crashes last Thanksgiving, including 15 fa...
Nov 25, 2025 xload / Depositphotos.com
Health Experts Warn of Increased Acute Respiratory Illness as Holidays Approach
Health experts are warning as the holidays and winter progress there is an increased risk of acute respiratory illness. While experts say Seasonal illness rates are currently below previous Novembers ...
Nov 25, 2025 PheelingsMedia / Depositphotos.com
Springfield Police Investigating Shooting Death
The Springfield Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a 19-year-old Springfield man. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon confirmed the death of 19-year-old Leslie Broomfield who was ...
Nov 24, 2025 police tape and lights (Credit: ABC News)
IDPH Reminds People of the Importance of Safe and Proper Food Preparation this Thanksgiving
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding folks about food borne illness as well as safe and proper meal preparation this Thanksgiving holiday. The biggest tips are to make sure you thaw y...
Nov 24, 2025 bhofack2 / Depositphotos.com
Attorney General Kwame Raoul Charges Springfield Man with Child Pornography Creation and Possession
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a Springfield, Illinois man for allegedly creating and possessing child sexual abuse material. The Attorney General's office charged Brandon Heimsness...
Nov 24, 2025 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is pictured in a file photo. He was part of a lawsuit securing a temporary injunction to stop the Trump administration from cutting off more than $77 million in education funds to the state. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IDOT Announces Reopening of Construction Lanes for Thanksgiving Holiday
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the long Thanksgi...
Nov 24, 2025 Road work sign
17-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Two Counts in Death of Keyon Day
17-year-old Dremone Patterson has plead guilty to two counts in the case of the death of Keyon Day. Patterson pleaded guilty to a count of first-degree murder as well as unlawful possession of a stole...
Nov 24, 2025 jail cell (Credit: ABC)
Adam Corbin Arraigned on Friday
Adam Corbin 59, the husband of the deceased Nancy Corbin was arraigned on Friday on multiple felony charges after police discovered the body of his wife hidden in a trash can for at least two years. C...
Nov 24, 2025 Gavel (Credit: Wesley Tingey; UnSplash)
Illinois Farm Bureau Says Price of Turkey Has Dropped This Year
The Illinois Farm Bureau has announced that the main dish for many a Thanksgiving dinner, turkey has dropped in price by 16% this year. The current price for turkey is just over a dollar a pound. Acco...
Nov 24, 2025