Category Archives: Local News
Three Arrested in Connection with Two Bank Robberies
Springfield Police have arrested three individuals in connection to two bank robberies in Springfield in October. The first robbery took place on October 9th at the US Bank on E. North Grand Ave. The ...
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Illinois Gas Prices Down Over 10 Cents A Gallon Since Last Week
Gas prices in Illinois dropped 12.4 cents since last week according to GasBuddy.com. GasBuddy has the average price for a gallon of gas in Illinois at $3.06 a gallon. That is 12.4 cents lower than las...
Oct 20, 2025 Gas pump (Credit: Marek Studinski; UnSplash)
Jury Selection Begins in Grayson Trial
Jury selection begins today in Peoria in the first-degree murder trial of former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson for the July 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey. Grayson is charged with...
Oct 20, 2025 Sean Grayson (Credit: CNI)
Over a Thousand People Gather for Springfield's "No Kings" Rally
More than 1,000 people gathered by the Abraham Lincoln statue in front of the Illinois Capitol on Saturday for one of the many "No Kings" protests across the nation protesting policies and tactics of ...
Oct 20, 2025 ore than 1,000 protesters participated in the “No Kings” rally in front of the Illinois Capitol on Saturday, October 18, 2025. It was one of 2,500 rallies held nationwide, according to organizers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Brenden Moore))
Thousands mobilize in Chicago, across Illinois to send a message: ‘No Kings’
Protestors march past the Art Institute of Chicago on their way up Michigan Ave during Oct. 18 'No Kings' rally. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty) Article Summary Tens of tho...
Oct 18, 2025
Two Involved In Springfield Car Chase
A car chase in downtown Springfield came to an end beneath the Maid-Rite Sandwich shop sign on Saturday. A black Ford Edge SUV carrying two individuals fled Springfield Police across several city bloc...
Oct 18, 2025
Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois
A man in military-style fatigues walks outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Oct. 9. National Guard troops were deployed to the facility earlier in the day. (Capitol ...
Oct 18, 2025
Section of Monroe Street to Close Beginning Monday at 7a
Monroe Street between College and 2nd Street will be closed beginning Monday October 20th at 7a for storm sewer construction as part of the Illinois State Capitol project. Detour signs will be posted ...
Oct 17, 2025
Illinois Youth Deer Hunters Set Record
Illinois youth deer hunters have set a new record for the season as the preliminary numbers have them totaling 4,714 deer from Oct. 11-13. This marks an increase from the 4,097 deer taken during the s...
Oct 17, 2025 Deer
Springfield's Only Halloween Party for Dogs and more on The Weekender for October 17, 2025
Looks like we're finally going to get the fall weather we've been hoping for! Harvest Days at The Gables Saturday Trick or Treating and Touch a Truck 1pm - 2:30pm. Kids costume contest starts at 2:30p...
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