Category Archives: Local News
Federal shutdown, budget cuts challenge state policymakers
State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, presents her Medicaid legislation on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, prese...
Nov 07, 2025 State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, presents her Medicaid legislation on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Circus Fun, Girls on the Run, and More on The Weekender for Friday, November 7, 2025
Ansar Shrine Circus At the BOS Center Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 11am, 3pm, and 7:30pm, and Sunday at 12:30pm and 4:30pm. More Info Girls on the Run Fall 2025 5K Saturday at Lincolnland Community Coll...
Nov 07, 2025
Springfield Police Make Narcotics and Firearms Arrest
The Springfield Police arrested a man Wednesday for narcotics and firearms possession. The Springfield Police Department's Pro-Active Crime Unit arrested 34-year-old Tavious Spencer at his residence. ...
Nov 07, 2025
ALPLM Obtains Letter Written By Lincoln Early in His Presidency
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has obtained a letter written by Lincoln early in his presidency that touches on how race and class affected operations at the White House. The lett...
Nov 07, 2025
UIS Expands Prairie Promise Program
University of Illinois Springfield is expanding its Prairie Promise financial aid program to include transfer students. The program covers tuition and fees for qualified first-time, first-year undergr...
Nov 07, 2025
Judge's Order Restricting ICE Agents Use of Force Remains in Place
Immigration agents carrying out the Trump administration's ongoing "Operation Midway Blitz" campaign will remain under a federal judge's order restricting their use of force. Capitol News Illinois rep...
Nov 07, 2025
Public Transportation in Chicago Will Not See Fare Increase Next Year
Public transportation riders in Chicago will not see fare hikes or service cuts next year. Capitol News Illinois reports the Regional Transportation Authority approved new 2026 budget estimates after ...
Nov 07, 2025 eugenef / Depositphotos.com
Restrictions on federal immigration agents’ use of riot control weapons extended indefinitely
The Rev. David Black, senior pastor for the First Presbyterian Church in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood, speaks during a news conference Thursday after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction...
Nov 07, 2025
No fare hikes or service cuts for Chicago transit agencies, RTA chair says
Regional Transportation Authority Chair Kirk Dillard watches floor debate of a transit funding bill in the early hours of Friday, Oct. 31. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) Regional Trans...
Nov 06, 2025
‘Clean Slate’ Act passes after failing to clear legislature in past years
Sen. Elgie Sims sit in a Senate committee room in May 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) Sen. Elgie Sims sit in a Senate committee room in May 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by J...
Nov 06, 2025