Category Archives: Local News
State-based health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate
Ann Gillespie, a former state senator who is now the state's insurance department director, is pictured at a news conference with Gov. JB Pritzker and others in 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by A...
Oct 17, 2025
Two Dead in Separate Christian County Accidents on Wednesday
Christian County authorities say two people died in separate crashes on Wednesday. The Christian County Sheriff's Department reported Thursday that 37-year-old Jessica Stephens died after her minivan ...
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Davidsmeyer Speaks on Rising Energy Costs
State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer says lawmakers must reverse policies that are raising energy costs. The Republican from Murrayville told WMAY's Patrick Pfingsten on PM Springfield that all resid...
Oct 17, 2025 Photo Courtesy of X/Twitter
Uihlein to Back Dabrowski in Illinois Governor's Race
Illinois' Republican primary for governor is growing expensive. Former State Sen. Darren Bailey entered the 2026 governor's race late last month hoping to build on his dominating performance in the 20...
Oct 17, 2025 Pictures of Money / CC
Krishnamoorthi spends $450K per week on TV ads in Senate race
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi were the fundraising leaders in the Democratic Senate primary, according to quarterly finance reports. (Capitol News Illino...
Oct 16, 2025
Former military leaders decry National Guard deployment in Illinois
Ret. Maj. Gen. Randy Manner condemns the use of military troops to support domestic law enforcement at an Oct. 16 news conference alongside Gov. JB Pritzker and other retired military officers. Also p...
Oct 16, 2025
Dabrowski sets fundraising bar at $1.5M in GOP primary for governor
The Republican candidates for governor who are leading the fundraising race include former state Sen. Darren Bailey, conservative researcher Ted Dabrowski and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick. (Ca...
Oct 16, 2025
Rep. U.S. Senate Candidate Don Tracy Weighs in on Healthcare Debate
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy says Democrats must be willing to tighten enforcement of health care subsidies. Tracy told WMAY's PM Springfield's Patrick Pfingsten that federal health care...
Oct 16, 2025 Photo Courtesy of Capitol News Illinois
Water Main Relocation to Close North Grand and 11th Street Intersection
Relocation of a large water main is requiring the closure of an intersection on Springfield's north side beginning later today. City Water, Light and Power said the North Grand Avenue and 11th Street ...
Oct 16, 2025
Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission Holding Open House Today
The Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission is looking for public input on how the region can grow and improve. The "Our Region Our Vision" open house is today from 4 to 6 pm at Cherr...
Oct 16, 2025 Photo Courtesy of Facebook