Category Archives: Local News
Dr. Diane Rutledge Receives Springfield's First Citizen Award
Dr. Diane Rutledge was named the 63rd recipient of Springfield's First Citizen Award. Dr. Rutledge, a lifelong educator, mentor, and community leader, has dedicated more than five decades to improving...
Nov 12, 2025 Photo courtesy of Springfield's Citizen Club
Mega Millions Jackpot Nears 1 Billion
With yet another drawing with no winner, the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday's drawing is nearing 955 million dollars. The last jackpot win for Mega Millions was back on June 27th. Friday's drawing w...
Nov 12, 2025 Pictures of Money / CC
Car Plunges Into Lake Decatur
A car drove into Lake Decatur earlier this morning. Decatur authorities say at around 7:50 a.m. a car plunged into Lake Decatur. Two officers entered the water to rescue the driver. The officers were ...
Nov 12, 2025 police tape and lights (Credit: ABC News)
IDOT to Hold Public Hearing on Dirksen Parkway and Sangamon Ave Intersection Today
Springfield's most dangerous intersection is the subject of a public hearing today. The Illinois Department of Transportation's open house on proposed improvements to Dirksen Parkway and Sangamon Aven...
Nov 12, 2025 AntonMatyukha / Depositphotos.com
An Original Edition of the Gettysburg Address on Display at ALPLM
An original edition of the Gettysburg Address is on display for a limited time at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The handwritten address by Lincoln is on display through December...
Nov 12, 2025 Photo Courtesy of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Bailey to stay in governor’s race following family tragedy
Darren Bailey and his wife Cindy announce that he will stay in the governor's race in a three-minute video posted to social media. He was contemplating his next move after his son, daughter-in-law and...
Nov 11, 2025
Despite Tragedy Bailey to Remain in Republican Primary for Governor
Despite dealing with a family tragedy Darren Bailey says he plans to stay in the Republican primary for Illinois Governor. Bailey lost his son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren in a helicopter cras...
Nov 11, 2025
CWLP Plans Repair Work at Veterans and Jefferson Intersection on Nov 13th
On Thursday, November 13th, work will be done at the intersection of Veterans Parkway and Jefferson Street. CWLP Crews plan on beginning to repair a traffic signal at 6 a.m. weather permitting. The wo...
Nov 11, 2025 Road work sign
Demolition Of Pillsbury Mills Site Continues
Demolition of buildings on the former Pillsbury Mills property in Springfield continues on a steady pace according to one of the organizers of the site's renovation. Chris Richmond of Moving Pillsbury...
Nov 11, 2025 Photo Courtesy of Chris Richmond-Moving Pillsbury Forward
State Rep. Coffey Expresses Frustration with Political Extremism
State Representative Mike Coffey says voters and officials are frustrated with extremism in politics to the point where it's turning people away from seeking office. The Springfield Republican told Sa...
Nov 11, 2025