Category Archives: Local News
Veterans Day is Today
This is Veterans Day. Federal, state, county and municipal offices are closed. Some schools are closed, including Springfield Public School District 186. Sangamon Mass Transit District is waiving fare...
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Sangamon County Mental Health Commission Presents Final Report
The Sangamon County Mental Health Commission presented its final report on Monday to the Sangamon County Board calling for establishment of a county mental health board that would facilitate and fund ...
Nov 11, 2025 Sangamon County Complex (Credit: CNI)
Portion of Madison Street to be Closed Today Through Thursday
Madison Street in Springfield will be closed today through Thursday between 2nd and 4th streets for repairs of the Union Pacific railroad crossing. Delays and congestion are expected and motorists are...
Nov 11, 2025
Durbin and Pritzker at Odds Over Shutdown Vote
The U.S. Senate passed an agreement to end the nation's longest-ever government shutdown on Monday by a 60-40 vote. House Speaker Mike Johnson said his chamber will return quickly to vote on the agree...
Nov 11, 2025
Key Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over shutdown vote — again
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association brunch on Aug. 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks at the Illinois ...
Nov 10, 2025
Authorities Remind Drivers About Winter Weather Travel
With the first snowflakes of the season being seen, local authorities are reminding motorists to slow down when encountering winter weather. Illinois State Police remind drivers that speed limits are ...
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Sangamon County Sheriff's Office to Host Job Fair
The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a job fair on November 15th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Atrium of the Sangamon County Building. The job fair will showcase a variety of career opp...
Nov 10, 2025
Springfield Man Arrested on Drugs and Gun Charges
Springfield Police have arrested 55 Robert Kemp of Springfield as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Authorities executed search warrants on a home and a hotel room related to Kemp on Novembe...
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Government Shutdown Looks to be Coming to an End
The longest shutdown of the federal government in history appears to be nearing an end. A group of moderate Democrats agreed to back away from a demand to guarantee health care subsidies as the Senate...
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Springfield to Hold 2025 Holiday Planter Contest
The City of Springfield is encouraging downtown seasonal cheer with the 2025 Holiday Planter Contest. Residents, businesses and groups are invited to request a planter on a first-come, first-served ba...
Nov 10, 2025