Category Archives: Local News
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)
ISP Investigating Fatal Officer Involved Shooting
The Illinois State Police are investigating a fatal officer involved shooting. On Jan 4th around 10:15 P.M. in East St. Louis troopers were investigating a reported stolen vehicle when the driver, ide...
Jan 05, 2026 police tape and lights (Credit: ABC News)
LLCC Announces Launch of Professional Development Institute
Lincoln Land Community College has announced the launch of its Professional Development Institute, featuring a wide range of training and continuing education opportunities designed to meet the evolvi...
Jan 05, 2026 Lincoln Land Community College (Credit: LLCC Website)
McClain Reports to Prison
Michael McClain a longtime ally and confidant of Mike Madigan has reported to prison. The former ComEd lobbyist is serving a two-year sentence for his role in what federal prosecutors have described a...
Jan 05, 2026
Moving Pillsbury Forward Reflects on 2025 Accomplishments
Organizers of the demoltion of the former Pillsbury Mills site are reflecting on a wide variety of accomplishments during 2025. Moving Pillsbury Forward said a new focus for volunteers was cleaning tr...
Jan 05, 2026 Photo Credit: Stan Anders / Woodward Community Media
Springfield Woman Who Died in Accident on Wabash Ave Identified
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has confirmed the identity of the 60-year-old Springfield woman who died in a motor vehicle crash on December 30th on Wabash Ave. Rhonda Mueller was pronounced dead ...
Jan 02, 2026 Police tape (Credit: David Von Diemar; UnSplash)
Springfield Man Arrested for an Attempted Burglary
The Springfield Police have arrested a man after an attempted burglary in November. Darrion C. Walker was the individual arrested. An officer located Walker at the corner of 11th and Bruce, matching t...
Jan 02, 2026
Springfield Christmas Tree Pickup Begins January 6th
Christmas Tree pickup in Springfield will begin on January 6th. The pickup will start with the area north of South Grand Avenue and Old Jacksonville Road. West of Walnut Street/J David Jones Parkway. ...
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