Category Archives: Local News
POWER Act data center regulation won’t move forward this spring
Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, and Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, speak at a rally for the POWER Act, a bill regulating data centers, about the bill's next steps after the session ends. (Capitol News ...
May 30, 2026
Ticket bot bill, Glock ban, e-bikes still up in the air as lawmakers near May 31
Lawmakers gather on the house floor on May 29, just two days before their scheduled adjournment. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) Article Summary Lawmakers have yet to finalize dozens of...
May 30, 2026
Portion of North 8th Street to be Temporarily Closed Starting Monday June 1st
A portion of N 8th Street, north of Veterans Parkway will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, June 1st. The closure is expected to remain in place through Wednesday, June 3, weather permitting. Ad...
May 29, 2026
State Fair Box Office Opens Monday June 1st
The Illinois State Fair Box Office opens up on Monday June 1st giving fairgoers their first opportunity to purchase concert, Arena, and other Grandstand event tickets in person or over the phone for t...
May 29, 2026 The Illinois State Fair Grounds is where the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service office (not seen) is located, in Springfield, IL, on Nov. 2, 2011. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.
Mathis Posey to Leave Boys and Girls Club
The CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois is leaving the organization. The State Journal-Register reports Tiffany Mathis Posey will become director of program development at the Illinois...
May 29, 2026
Ribbon Cut at Redeveloped Gietl Park
The Springfield Park District cut the ribbon this week on the redeveloped Gietl Park on the city's northeast side. Additions include a splash pad, park shelter, concrete plazas and walkways, enhanced ...
May 29, 2026
ALPLM to Open New Exhibit June 5th
A new exhibit opening next week at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum documents struggles with rebuilding the nation in the aftermath of the Civil War. "The Second American Revolution...
May 29, 2026 Photo Courtesy of The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
ISP Asking for Public's Help with Reckless Motorcycle Driver
Illinois State Police Troop 6 is asking for the public's help to find a motorcyclist accused of driving recklessly on several occasions on Route 125 in the Beardstown and Springfield areas. Troopers s...
May 29, 2026 aa-w / Depositphotos.com
E-Bike Bill Moves Forward in Illinois Legislature
Owners of electric bikes, scooters and other modes of transportation could soon be subject to new regulations under a bill moving forward in the Statehouse. Senate Bill 3336 would establish regulation...
May 29, 2026 HayDmitriy / Depositphotos.com
Sangamon County Mental Health Board Holds First Meeting
The Sangamon County Mental Health Board held their first meeting on Wednesday. At that meeting roles on the mental health board were decided. Steve Nardulli was selected as chairman, Jennifer Douglas ...
May 28, 2026