Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Universities Calling on the Governor to Release Higher Education Funding
Students and faculty at several university campuses in Illinois are calling on Governor JB Pritzker to release more than 29 million dollars in higher education funding. But Pritzker's office says the ...
Nov 14, 2025
Durbin defends shutdown vote, says it wasn’t coordinated with Schumer
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks to reporters in Springfield on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Brenden Moore) U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks to reporters in Springfield on Thursday...
Nov 13, 2025
Staunton restaurant owner’s detention sparks probe into senator’s staffer
Protestors gather in Staunton on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, to rally in support of Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval, a popular restaurant owner who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Capitol N...
Nov 13, 2025
Education union, students call on governor to release higher education funding
Members of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, led by union president Stacy Davis Gates, rally in front of the Statehouse in Springfield during the 2025 fall veto session calling for increased fundin...
Nov 13, 2025
State agency spending cut plans remain unclear following Pritzker’s order
State Rep. Amy Elik, R-Godfrey, speaks to reporters following a committee hearing on March 19, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)State Rep. Amy Elik, R-Godfrey, speaks to reporters fol...
Nov 13, 2025
Sangamon County Board to Host Public Hearing on Proposed Data Center
The Sangamon County Board will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed data center development in Sangamon County. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bank of...
Nov 13, 2025
Rochester Names New School Superintendent
The Rochester school board has named a leader of another Sangamon County district as its next superintendent. Molly Edmonds will begin duties as Rochester superintendent on July 1st, 2026. Edmonds is ...
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City Council Considering Placing Citywide Landlord Licensing on Primary Ballot
The Springfield City Council will consider an ordinance to place a citywide landlord licensing program on next year's primary election ballot. The council placed the ordinance on the debate agenda for...
Nov 13, 2025 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com
Springfield City Council Approves Temporary Moratorium on Tiny Homes
The Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole on Wednesday night approved a temporary moratorium against the development of tiny homes in the Ward 2 area. The decision comes after pushback to a ...
Nov 13, 2025 Photo Courtesy Stan Anders WCM
‘Broadview Six’ plead not guilty to charges of ‘impeding’ agents outside ICE facility
Ninth District congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh addresses reporters following her Nov. 12 arraignment hearing in Chicago. She and five others, dubbed the "Broadview Six," were charged with "imp...
Nov 13, 2025