Category Archives: Local News
Springfield City Council Advances Plan for Feasibility Study of 19th Street Rail Corridor
The Springfield City Council is advancing plans for a feasibility study for development of the 19th Street rail corridor. The 500-thousand-dollar study would be funded through a state grant. Mayor Mis...
Jan 14, 2026 magann / Depositphotos.com
Two Macoupin County Residents Arrested in Menard County After Vehicle Pursuit
Menard County Sheriff's deputies arrested two Macoupin County residents after a vehicle pursuit near Petersburg early Tuesday ended with a crash and a water rescue. The Menard County sheriff's office ...
Jan 14, 2026 Police lights (Credit: Scott Rodgerson; UnSplash)
Sangamon County Fair Bringing Josh Turner and Scotty McCreery to the Grandstand
The Sangamon County fair announces a co-headlining grandstand show on Friday June 12th. That night the fair will see both Josh Turner and Scotty McCreery share the grandstand stage. Turner is multi-pl...
Jan 13, 2026 Sangamon County Fair (Credit; Visit Springfield)
Man Involved in Vehicle Chase Dies from Drug Intoxication
A man in Illinois State Police custody following a vehicle chase in McLean and Logan counties last month died from drug intoxication and cardiovascular disease according to Logan County Coroner Donald...
Jan 13, 2026 A bill passed by lawmakers would add to the crimes that highway camera images could be used to investigate. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Christian County Releases Details of Two Semi-Tractor-Trailer Crash
Christian County authorities have released details of a Friday crash of two semi-tractor-trailers that closed Route 48 near Clarksdale for about six hours. Taylorville firefighters and other agencies ...
Jan 13, 2026 Police tape (Credit: David Von Diemar; UnSplash)
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis to Retire
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis announced she will retire from the state's high court later this month. Theis is a Democrat from Chicago who represents the Cook County district on the c...
Jan 13, 2026
Get Covered Illinois Extends Deadline to Jan 31st
Customers still shopping for health insurance coverage through Illinois' state-run marketplace now have more time to choose a plan. Officials at Get Covered Illinois announced Monday they would extend...
Jan 13, 2026
Springfield Fire Department Responds to Early Morning Fire
A two-story home on Springfield's north side was damaged by fire early Monday morning. Springfield firefighters were called after 3:30a to the 1100 block of North 4th Street where fire started on the ...
Jan 12, 2026 Firefighting clothing and helmets (Credit: Matt C; UnSplash)
ISP Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Springfield
Illinois State Police are reviewing a shooting of a person by a Springfield Police officer Saturday evening on the city's north side. Springfield Police requested the review after the incident in the ...
Jan 12, 2026
IDOC Scanning and Digitizing of Mail Becomes Permanent
A state legislative oversight committee Friday permitted the Illinois Department of Corrections to formally adopt permanent rules that allow it to scan and digitize mail of those in custody. The rule ...
Jan 12, 2026 AnkevanWyk / Depositphotos.com