Category Archives: Local News
Ex-AT&T Illinois head could see bribery charges dismissed under agreement with feds
Former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago in September 2024 after jury selection in his bribery trial, which ultimately ended in a hung jury. ...
Oct 14, 2025
More than half of Illinois communities have enacted a local grocery tax
Apples displayed at a farmers market. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) Article Summary JB Pritzker signed a law last year eliminating Illinois' statewide 1% grocery tax. The law allowe...
Oct 14, 2025
Report offers mixed review of educational progress in Illinois
Students do math problems at an elementary school in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) Article Summary Advance Illinois' biennial report, "The State We're In," tracks educa...
Oct 14, 2025
State Senator Doris Turner to Host Senior Resource Fair on Nov 10th
State Senator Doris Turner will be hosting a senior resource fair on Monday November 10th. The event will take place from 9a to 1p at the Salvation Army of Springfield located at 1600 E. Clear Lake Av...
Oct 14, 2025 State Senator Doris Turner
Springfield Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping in Kiwanis Park
A Springfield man was arrested Monday evening for Attempted Kidnapping, Aggravated Battery, Unlawful Restraint, and Disorderly Conduct. The arrest was made after authorities were notified of a possibl...
Oct 14, 2025 ArtVibe / Depositphotos.com
Local Community Activists Announce Formation of the Purple Coalition
Local community activists have formed a group to address community misconduct and accountability. During a launch announcement Tuesday morning at the Old State Capitol, Tiara Standage said the Purple ...
Oct 14, 2025 Photo Courtesy Greg Halbleib
Madigan Reports to Federal Prison
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reported to a federal prison in West Virginia on Monday to begin serving his seven-and-a-half-year sentence for corruption. Capitol News Illinois reports ...
Oct 14, 2025 Photo Courtesy of Capitol News Illinois
Fall Veto Session Begins Today
State lawmakers return to Springfield today as the General Assembly convenes for the annual fall veto session for three days this week followed by another three days on October 28 through 30. Lawmaker...
Oct 14, 2025 The Illinois State Capitol is pictured from downtown Springfield in May 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Appeals Court Allows Federalization on National Guard
A federal appeals court has allowed the federalization of National Guard troops in Illinois but told the federal government that those troops can't be deployed while the case makes its way through the...
Oct 14, 2025 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Work Begins Today on 6th Street and I-72 Interchange
Repairs begin today on the Sixth Street interchange with Interstate 72 in Springfield. Workers are replacing a steel beam that was damaged in a crash. Two ramps will be closed during the project, the ...
Oct 14, 2025 Road work sign