Category Archives: Local News
Unemployment Ticks Up in Springfield Year Over Year
Unemployment in the Springfield area in November increased by half of a percentage point from a year earlier according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security and the U.S. Bureau of Labor St...
Jan 16, 2026 Kevin Smith / CC
Abandoned Apartment Building in Jacksonville Sustains Extensive Fire Damage
Fire extensively damaged an abandoned apartment building west of downtown Jacksonville early Thursday morning. Firefighters were called before 6 am to the 300 block of West State Street, where the thr...
Jan 16, 2026 fire fighter (Credit: Joachim Pressl; UnSplash)
Pedestrian Who Died Along I-55 Identified
A 56-year-old woman from Gillespie was identified as the woman who died along Interstate 55 in Litchfield on Wednesday afternoon. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said a 911 call reported a woma...
Jan 16, 2026 police tape and lights (Credit: ABC News)
Virden Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Residential Burglary and Possession of Stolen Vehicle
A Virden man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to residential burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle. Timothy "TJ" Garrison pleaded guilty to the charges according to...
Jan 16, 2026
Springfield Clinic Names New CEO
After a lengthy national search that lasted over six-months Springfield Clinic is proud to announce Rebecca Birenbaum, JD, MBA as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Birenbaum takes over for Jen ...
Jan 15, 2026 Photo courtesy of Springfield Clinic
ISP Investigating Pedestrian Death Along I-55
Illinois State Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian along Interstate 55 at Litchfield on Wednesday afternoon. Troop 8 investigators said the incident occurred near milepost 52 before 2 p...
Jan 15, 2026 police tape and lights (Credit: ABC News)
Palmyra Man Arrested on Child Pornography and Drug Charges
A Palmyra man is charged with allegedly possessing and sending child pornography. The Illinois Attorney General's office said 34-year-old Bradley Upton is also charged in Macoupin County with possessi...
Jan 15, 2026 While Illinois has seen a significant decrease in it's prison population, its incarceration rate is still relatively high compared to other states. (Adobe Stock)
Springfield Police Arrest 5 People and Seize 11 Weapons
Springfield Police report operations this week focusing on firearm and gang violence have resulted in the arrest of five people and the seizure of 11 weapons. Police said no other details are being re...
Jan 14, 2026
IDNR Awards $600,000 Grants to Three Sangamon County Park Projects
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has awarded 600-thousand-dollar grants to three Sangamon County park projects. The grants are among 36 million dollars awarded to 67 park projects through ...
Jan 14, 2026 Pictures of Money / CC
Springfield City Council to Debate Service Contract with Sangamon County Animal Control
The Springfield City Council is set next week to debate the city's longstanding service contract with Sangamon County Animal Control. The current contract between the city and the county has been exte...
Jan 14, 2026 Photo Courtesy of YouTube