Category Archives: Local News
Mother and Daughter Die in I-55 Crash on Tuesday
A 37-year-old woman from Riverton and her eight-year-old daughter died Tuesday morning when their vehicle crashed into the rear of a semi-tractor-trailer on Interstate 55 near Sixth Street in Springfi...
Jan 07, 2026 Police tape (Credit: David Von Diemar; UnSplash)
Springfield City Council Approves New Class "P" Liquor License
The Springfield City Council on Tuesday approved the creation of a new class of liquor license dedicated to sports complexes. Class "P" liquor licenses entitle the licensee to sell alcohol for consump...
Jan 07, 2026
Jacksonville Police Arrest Man in Shots Fired Incident
Jacksonville Police have arrested a man in connection with several gunshots that struck a house on Beecher Avenue on Monday. Police said 28-year-old Quantorius Courtney fled on foot during a traffic s...
Jan 07, 2026 jail cell (Credit: ABC)
Menard County Sheriff's Office Investigating Weekend Burglary
The Menard County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary and theft north of Greenview and the removal of a nearby Flock Safety camera over the past weekend. Investigators said the camera was pos...
Jan 07, 2026 Police lights (Credit: Max Fleischmann; UnSplash)
Springfield Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting
An early morning shooting is being investigated by the Springfield Police. Officers responded to a call at 3:22 a.m. regarding shots fired in the 2300 block of South 14th Street. Upon arrival officers...
Jan 06, 2026 Police tape (Credit: David Von Diemar; UnSplash)
Two Dead in Accident on I-55
Two people died in a crash on Tuesday morning that took place on Interstate 55 near the I-72 split in Springfield. According to Illinois State Police they responded to the crash at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday. ...
Jan 06, 2026 police tape and lights (Credit: ABC News)
Springfield Man Charged with Aggravated DUI for NYE Crash
A 52-year-old Springfield man is charged with aggravated driving under the influence for a crash on New Year's Eve that injured a Springfield police officer. Police said witnesses told them a vehicle ...
Jan 06, 2026 Police lights (Credit: Scott Rodgerson; UnSplash)
Springfield School Board Approves E-Learning Extension
The Springfield Public School District 186 board on Monday approved an extension of the e-learning program for three years. E-learning is a district-wide option for days when weather or other emergenc...
Jan 06, 2026
Finalists Selected for Next District 186 Superintendent
Three finalists have been selected in the search for the next Springfield Public School District 186 superintendent. Jennifer Gill announced her plans to retire as of June 30. Carmen Ayala of the Illi...
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Man Arrested for Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
The man who discharged a firearm into the air outside the Qik N EZ at 1101 Stevenson Drive has been arrested. Frank G. Symons was arrested on December 13th and charged with reckless discharge of a fir...
Jan 05, 2026 Police lights (Credit: Scott Rodgerson; UnSplash)