Category Archives: Local News
District 186 Approves Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
The Springfield Public School District 186 board approved the fiscal year 2026 budget during a special meeting on Monday evening. Board member Debi Iams cast the only vote against the budget. The 268-...
Sep 16, 2025
Pritzker Calls on All Political Leaders to Do More to Condemn Political Violence
Governor JB Pritzker said political leaders - starting with President Donald Trump - need to do more to condemn political violence. Pritzker's critique of the president comes after the governor faced ...
Sep 16, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker speaks before signing Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget on June 16. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Amid backlash, Pritzker calls for leaders — especially Trump — to tone down rhetoric
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association annual breakfast meeting in Springfield on Aug. 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) Article Summary J...
Sep 15, 2025
Sullivan Out as Springfield's Director of Information Services
The City of Springfield has announced James Sullivan is being replaced today as the city's director of information services. The city said 28-year city employee Jay Underfanger will take over as the d...
Sep 15, 2025 Photo Courtesy Stan Anders WCM
Gas Prices Decrease Slightly in Illinois
Gas prices in Illinois are down .5 cents a gallon since last week according to GasBuddy.com. The average price for a gallon in Illinois currently stands at $3.43 a gallon. Despite being down since las...
Sep 15, 2025 Gas pump (Credit: Marek Studinski; UnSplash)
Pritzker Orders Flags at Hal-Staff in Honor of Former Governor Edgar's Passing
Governor JB Pritzker directed flags throughout Illinois to be flown at half-staff in honor of Governor Jim Edgar. A statement from Pritzker said he considered Edgar a friend and mentor, adding, "His c...
Sep 15, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker is pictured in his Springfield office. He issued an executive order this week that bars state agencies from collecting and disclosing data about autism to the federal government unless it's medically or legally necessary. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Judge Cadagin Denies Defense Motions in Sean Grayson Trial
Testimony about Sonya Massey's state of mind around the time of her fatal shooting in July 2024 as well as any propensity for violence will not be allowed at the first-degree murder trial of Sean Gray...
Sep 15, 2025
Massey Commission to Host Forum This Evening
The Massey Commission hosts a forum this evening to present its four work groups' final recommendations and receive community input before forming its final report. The community forum begins at 6 o'c...
Sep 15, 2025 Massey Commission (Credit: Massey Commission webpage)
Springfield Woman Arrested in Connection with Early Saturday Morning Stabbing [Update]
A Springfield woman has been arrested in connection with the apparent stabbing death of a man early Saturday in the 400 block of North 4th Street. Springfield Police arrested 44-year-old Natasha Black...
Sep 15, 2025 jail cell (Credit: ABC)
Pillsbury Mills Smokestack Demolition Scheduled to Begin Tuesday or Wednesday
Demolition of a 160-foot-high smokestack at the former Pillsbury Mills site is expected to begin Tuesday or Wednesday according to Pillsbury Project leaders. Moving Pillsbury Forward organizers said a...
Sep 15, 2025