Category Archives: Local News
Menard County State's Attorney Cited for DUI
Menard County State's Attorney Gwendolyn Thomas was cited for driving under the influence after a single-vehicle crash on Friday in Tallula. The State Journal-Register said Illinois State Police repor...
Oct 28, 2025
Massey Commission Releases 27 Calls to Action
The Massey Commission released 27 calls-to-action during its final meeting on Monday intended, among other things, to improve relationships and accountability with law enforcement as well as improve c...
Oct 28, 2025 Massey Commission (Credit: Massey Commission webpage)
2026 Election Season Kicks Off
The 2026 election season officially kicked off on Monday in Illinois with hundreds of candidates filing their petitions at the Illinois State Board of Elections. Capitol News Illinois reports candidat...
Oct 28, 2025 hemul75 / Depositphotos.com
Mr. T Inducted to the Illinois Broadcasters Hall of Fame
A Chicago native famous for his tough-guy roles on television and film is the newest member of the Illinois Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. Mr. T was inducted in a Monday afternoon ceremony in ...
Oct 28, 2025
U.S. House Minority Leader Jeffries accelerates Illinois redistricting push
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries talks to reporters outside of Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch's office in Springfield on Monday, Oct. 27. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Brende...
Oct 27, 2025
State rep., comptroller candidate’s ICE disclosures draw threats from DOJ
State Rep. Margaret Croke talks to reporters outside the Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield on Monday, Oct. 27, as she waits to file her petitions to run for comptroller. (Capit...
Oct 27, 2025
Crowded Dem primaries, GOP field for governor take shape as candidates file for office
Gov. JB Pritzker and lieutenant governor candidate Christian Mitchell prepare to file nominating petitions at the Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield on Monday, Oct. 27. Between ...
Oct 27, 2025
Sean Grayson First-Degree Murder Trial Continues Today
Prosecutors continue their case today against former sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson in his first-degree murder trial in Peoria for last July's shooting death of Sonya Massey in her Springfield home. As...
Oct 27, 2025 Gavel (Credit: Wesley Tingey; UnSplash)
Massey Commission to Hold Final Meeting
The Massey Commission holds its final meeting this evening to present its final recommendations. The commission was formed in the aftermath of Sonya Massey's death to make recommendations that expand ...
Oct 27, 2025 Massey Commission (Credit: Massey Commission webpage)
Tamar Kutz Takes Over as New CEO at Lincoln Memorial Hospital
A Lincoln resident begins her duties today as the new CEO at Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Tamar Kutz has been with Memorial Health since 2010. She most recently has been vice president for quality and o...
Oct 27, 2025 Photo Courtesy Memorial Hospital