Category Archives: Local News
Authorities Remind Drivers About Winter Weather Travel
With the first snowflakes of the season being seen, local authorities are reminding motorists to slow down when encountering winter weather. Illinois State Police remind drivers that speed limits are ...
Nov 10, 2025 US Air Force
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office to Host Job Fair
The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a job fair on November 15th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Atrium of the Sangamon County Building. The job fair will showcase a variety of career opp...
Nov 10, 2025
Springfield Man Arrested on Drugs and Gun Charges
Springfield Police have arrested 55 Robert Kemp of Springfield as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Authorities executed search warrants on a home and a hotel room related to Kemp on Novembe...
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Government Shutdown Looks to be Coming to an End
The longest shutdown of the federal government in history appears to be nearing an end. A group of moderate Democrats agreed to back away from a demand to guarantee health care subsidies as the Senate...
Nov 10, 2025 cbies / Depositphotos.com
Springfield to Hold 2025 Holiday Planter Contest
The City of Springfield is encouraging downtown seasonal cheer with the 2025 Holiday Planter Contest. Residents, businesses and groups are invited to request a planter on a first-come, first-served ba...
Nov 10, 2025
Local Gas Prices See Slight Increase
Local gasoline prices have crept up over the past week but are lower than last month according to Triple-A. Today's average price for a gallon of regular fuel in Springfield is $3.13, up seven cents f...
Nov 10, 2025 Gas pump (Credit: Marek Studinski; UnSplash)
Federal shutdown, budget cuts challenge state policymakers
State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, presents her Medicaid legislation on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, prese...
Nov 07, 2025 State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, presents her Medicaid legislation on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Circus Fun, Girls on the Run, and More on The Weekender for Friday, November 7, 2025
Ansar Shrine Circus At the BOS Center Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 11am, 3pm, and 7:30pm, and Sunday at 12:30pm and 4:30pm. More Info Girls on the Run Fall 2025 5K Saturday at Lincolnland Community Coll...
Nov 07, 2025
Springfield Police Make Narcotics and Firearms Arrest
The Springfield Police arrested a man Wednesday for narcotics and firearms possession. The Springfield Police Department's Pro-Active Crime Unit arrested 34-year-old Tavious Spencer at his residence. ...
Nov 07, 2025
ALPLM Obtains Letter Written By Lincoln Early in His Presidency
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has obtained a letter written by Lincoln early in his presidency that touches on how race and class affected operations at the White House. The lett...
Nov 07, 2025