Category Archives: Local News
Bailey to stay in governor’s race following family tragedy
Darren Bailey and his wife Cindy announce that he will stay in the governor's race in a three-minute video posted to social media. He was contemplating his next move after his son, daughter-in-law and...
Nov 11, 2025
Despite Tragedy Bailey to Remain in Republican Primary for Governor
Despite dealing with a family tragedy Darren Bailey says he plans to stay in the Republican primary for Illinois Governor. Bailey lost his son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren in a helicopter cras...
Nov 11, 2025
CWLP Plans Repair Work at Veterans and Jefferson Intersection on Nov 13th
On Thursday, November 13th, work will be done at the intersection of Veterans Parkway and Jefferson Street. CWLP Crews plan on beginning to repair a traffic signal at 6 a.m. weather permitting. The wo...
Nov 11, 2025 Road work sign
Demolition Of Pillsbury Mills Site Continues
Demolition of buildings on the former Pillsbury Mills property in Springfield continues on a steady pace according to one of the organizers of the site's renovation. Chris Richmond of Moving Pillsbury...
Nov 11, 2025 Photo Courtesy of Chris Richmond-Moving Pillsbury Forward
State Rep. Coffey Expresses Frustration with Political Extremism
State Representative Mike Coffey says voters and officials are frustrated with extremism in politics to the point where it's turning people away from seeking office. The Springfield Republican told Sa...
Nov 11, 2025
Veterans Day is Today
This is Veterans Day. Federal, state, county and municipal offices are closed. Some schools are closed, including Springfield Public School District 186. Sangamon Mass Transit District is waiving fare...
Nov 11, 2025 EdZbarzhyvetsky / Depositphotos.com
Sangamon County Mental Health Commission Presents Final Report
The Sangamon County Mental Health Commission presented its final report on Monday to the Sangamon County Board calling for establishment of a county mental health board that would facilitate and fund ...
Nov 11, 2025 Sangamon County Complex (Credit: CNI)
Portion of Madison Street to be Closed Today Through Thursday
Madison Street in Springfield will be closed today through Thursday between 2nd and 4th streets for repairs of the Union Pacific railroad crossing. Delays and congestion are expected and motorists are...
Nov 11, 2025
Durbin and Pritzker at Odds Over Shutdown Vote
The U.S. Senate passed an agreement to end the nation's longest-ever government shutdown on Monday by a 60-40 vote. House Speaker Mike Johnson said his chamber will return quickly to vote on the agree...
Nov 11, 2025
Key Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over shutdown vote — again
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association brunch on Aug. 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks at the Illinois ...
Nov 10, 2025