Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Turkey Hunters Set Spring Season Record
Illinois turkey hunters had a record-breaking spring season as preliminary reports released by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources revealed hunters harvested a total of 20,821 wild turkeys, s...
May 28, 2026 A male wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) strutting at Deer Island Open Space Preserve near Novato, Marin County, California
Dick Durbin Gives Farewell Address to Illinois Legislature
Senator Dick Durbin told a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly on Wednesday that his life has been enriched by helping people. The session was billed as a "farewell address" to honor Durbin...
May 28, 2026 U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin delivers a farewell address to Illinois lawmakers on May 27,
2026. He reflected on his decades in public office and warning that today’s political
divisions threaten democratic norms. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki))
Illinois State Budget Negotiations Continue
Illinois lawmakers are days away from passing a roughly $56 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, but many are still fighting to have their priorities included as negotiations wind down. Republicans want t...
May 28, 2026 estike / Depositphotos.com
Illinois House Passes Home and Auto Insurance Reform Plans
The Illinois House on Wednesday passed large auto and homeowners insurance reform plans. One bill would ban insurance companies from raising auto premiums by more than 10 percent without first notifyi...
May 28, 2026 tashatuvango / Depositphotos.com
Illinois Legislature Passes AI Transparency and Accountability Bill
Illinois state lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that seeks to increase transparency and accountability among the largest and most capable artificial intelligence models. Senate Bill 315 passed unanim...
May 28, 2026
Capital Area Tourism Authority Bill Passes Senate Executive Committee
While the Megaprojects Bill concerning the Chicago Bears stadium situation continues to bring the headlines in the Illinois Legislature a big step forward was taken today for Senate Bill 2829. The bil...
May 27, 2026
Ridgley Road Bridge Repairs Begin June 1st
IDOT has announced that patching and repairs on the Ridgley Road bridge over Interstate 55 in Springfield begins Monday, June 1. The bridge will be closed while the project is being done. Patching and...
May 27, 2026 Road work sign
Lake Springfield to Host Bass Fishing Tournament
Lake Springfield will be hosting the Illinois High School Coaches and Student State Tournament for bass fishing on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday May 31. Due to this The Lindsay Boat Launches will be res...
May 27, 2026 halfpoint / Depositphotos.com
McClure States Republicans Waiting on Democrats for State Budget
As work on a new state budget continues during the final week of the spring legislative session, State Senator Steve McClure told WMAY's Patrick Pfingsten on PM Springfield that he and fellow Republic...
May 27, 2026
State Senator Turner Comments on the BUILD Illinois Program
State Senator Doris Turner says local government must have a voice in housing plans under Governor JB Pritzker's BUILD Illinois program. The Springfield Democrat told WMAY's Patrick Pfingsten on PM Sp...
May 27, 2026 State Senator Doris Turner