Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Name Jimmy Clayton Next President and CEO
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has named Jimmy Clayton their new President and CEO. Clayton is scheduled to takeover the position on April 1st. Clayton previously served for over 15 years in many ad...
Mar 27, 2026 Photo Courtesy of X/Twitter
Shanle Officially Named DSI Executive Director
Downtown Springfield Inc. has removed the interim tag from its executive director. DSI announced Jay Shanle as its executive director during the organization's annual Get Your Kicks Gala fundraising e...
Mar 27, 2026 Photo Courtesy of 1221Photography
Two-Year-Old Girl Rescued at Lake Petersburg
A two-year-old girl was rescued on Thursday morning after falling into Lake Petersburg according to the Menard County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were notified shortly after 10 am that the girl was not...
Mar 27, 2026 Lake Springfield on a bright, sunny day (Credit: WMAY)
Village of Sherman Under Boil Order
The Village of Sherman is under a water boil order. The village reported pumping was disrupted during a power outage on Thursday night, which caused water pressure to drop significantly. The village s...
Mar 27, 2026 belchonock / Depositphotos.com
McClure Calls for Changes to the SAFE-T Act
State Senator Steve McClure says modifications to the SAFE-T Act and other state immigration policies will have to begin with Governor JB Pritzker. McClure told WMAY's PM Springfield that a Venezuelan...
Mar 27, 2026
Group for Suicide Research and Prevention Asking for Approval of Several Bills
A state advocacy group for suicide research and prevention is asking lawmakers to approve several bills pending in the statehouse. The Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Preventio...
Mar 27, 2026 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com
Public University Funding Bill Clears House Committee
A bill that would overhaul the way Illinois funds its public universities cleared a House committee on Thursday. Capitol News Illinois reports the plan calls for increasing university funding by $135 ...
Mar 27, 2026 wangsong / Depositphotos.com
Springfield Teen Facing Felony Gun Charges
A teenager in Springfield is facing felony charges after Springfield Police said he illegally had two guns - one stolen - with him when he tried to flee from officers, crashing into a squad car in the...
Mar 26, 2026 Police lights (Credit: Max Fleischmann; UnSplash)
Bailey Campaign Out with New Online Ad
The campaign for Darren Bailey for governor released a new online ad this week stating that Governor JB Pritzker has blood on his hands in the shooting death of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorm...
Mar 26, 2026
Springfield Park District Releases Statement on Tragic Accident at Lincoln Greens Golf Course
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has confirmed the death of a 51-year-old Springfield man who was a Springfield Park District employee. The man was transported by EMS to HSHS St. John's Hospital's e...
Mar 26, 2026