Category Archives: Local News
Former Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell Gives First Interview Post Retirement
Former Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell says the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey could not have been predicted because the former sheriff's deputy convicted of her murder went through extensive tr...
Nov 15, 2025 Photo Courtesy WMAY News
From new train lines to parking regulations: What else is in Illinois’ transit bill
An Amtrak train is pictured in Chicago's Union Station on June 25, 2023. The transit funding bill passed by the General Assembly could expand train service to Peoria and Moline. (Capitol News Illinois...
Nov 14, 2025
Full SNAP benefits to resume this month after government shutdown ends
Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)...
Nov 14, 2025
Retired SPD Sergeant Mike Egan enters guilty plea for 2024 DUI crash
Michael Egan, retired Springfield Police Sergeant, has accepted a guilty plea for charges of driving under the influence and aggravated DUI in a September 5, 2024 crash which nearly killed two motorcy...
Nov 14, 2025 Gavel (Credit: Wesley Tingey; UnSplash)
Portion of 5th Street to be Closed on Saturday Nov 15th
Fifth Street between Adams and Monroe will be closed on Saturday November 15th starting at 7 a.m. The reason for the closure is the placement of a crane on the street. The process should be completed ...
Nov 14, 2025
Salvation Army Launching Red Kettle Campaign This Weekend
The Salvation Army of Springfield is launching its annual Red Kettle campaign this weekend. The familiar holiday charity campaign accompanied by ringing bells marks 139 years in Springfield in 2025. T...
Nov 14, 2025
Durbin Defends Vote to End Government Shutdown
Senator Dick Durbin is defending his vote to end the recent government shutdown. Capitol News Illinois reports congressional Democrats are criticizing Durbin's support of a plan that doesn't extend su...
Nov 14, 2025
Lanphier Assistant Principal Resigns Over Battery Charges
An assistant principal at Lanphier High School charged with battery for an incident with at least two students in September at the school has resigned. A District 186 spokesman told the State Journal-...
Nov 14, 2025 vlue / Depositphotos.com
IDHS Says SNAP Benefits to be Restored Since Government Shutdown Has Ended
The Illinois Department of Human Services says Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are being restored now that the federal government shutdown has ended. IDHS reports remaining benefits...
Nov 14, 2025 Vejaa / Depositphotos.com
Catholic Charities of Springfield Receives 42-Hundred Pounds of Food
Catholic Charities of the Springfield Diocese has recently received more than 42-hundred pounds of food from Catholic Charities USA. The donation delivered by Sysco includes seven pallets of food incl...
Nov 14, 2025 Food pantry with food items (Credit: Aaron Doucett; UnSplash)