Category Archives: Local News
24/7 Drive-Thru Kiosks Open at Springfield DMV on Dirksen Parkway
A 24/7 drive-thru window has opened at the Springfield Secretary of State Flagship Center on S. Dirksen Parkway. The kiosks in the fast lane will allow driver's license renewals and vehicle sticker pu...
Sep 26, 2025 guynamedjames / Depositphotos.com
Springfield Fire Department Responds to Call of Submerged Car in Lake Springfield
The Springfield Fire Department responded to a call about a car submerged in Lake Springfield on Friday morning. According to the report the vehicle was reported in the water at approximately 8:00 a.m...
Sep 26, 2025 Lake Springfield on a bright, sunny day between two trees (Credit: WMAY)
Bailey Officially Kicks Off Run for Illinois Governor
Former Republican state senator Darren Bailey officially kicked off his second campaign for Illinois governor on Thursday. Capitol News Illinois reports Bailey picked Cook County Republican Chairman A...
Sep 26, 2025
ALPLM Opens New Exhibit
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum opens a new exhibit today that uses special technologies to improve access to artifacts that were previously considered too delicate for frequent ex...
Sep 26, 2025
Unemployment in Springfield Increases Slightly Over Last Year
Unemployment in the Springfield area increased slightly in August from a year earlier, although about 1,500 more jobs were reported. The Illinois Department of Employment Security said more than 113,0...
Sep 26, 2025 Kevin Smith / CC
Illinois Department of Revenue Opens Tax Liability Amnesty Period October 1st
Individuals and businesses can settle outstanding Illinois tax liabilities without penalties or interest under a state program that begins next week. The Illinois Department of Revenue says the amnest...
Sep 26, 2025 tax forms
Darren Bailey enters Illinois governor’s race, pledging new approach to Chicago area
Former Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey speaks to supporters at a rally in Bloomington to open his 2026 campaign for governor on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. Bailey named Cook County Republican Party ...
Sep 25, 2025
Judge rules feds can’t block Illinois’ disaster funding in response to immigration laws
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses a lawsuit against the federal government at a news conference in January 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) Article Summary Illinois At...
Sep 25, 2025
Scavenger Hunts, Farm Fun, and Live Music on The Weekender for Friday, September 26, 2025
24th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Friday 6p-10pm Saturday 8a - 10pm Sunday 7:30a - 2pm Downtown Springfield. Spectators are free. More Info Halloween Park Scavenger Hunt Saturday...
Sep 25, 2025
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office Drone Team Helps with Another Burglary Arrest
The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office reports making another burglary arrest with the help of its new drone team. The sheriff's office said a caller found a person inside his vehicle at about 4:30 a.m....
Sep 25, 2025 Photo Courtesy of Press Release