SMTD bus
Local
7 months ago
Illinois transit agencies face funding shortfall, SMTD urges state support

Like many businesses and organizations in today’s economic climate, public transit agencies like SMTD are facing rising costs.

Visuals: Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, speaks on the Senate floor on Thursday, April 10, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
7 months ago
Senate OKs police hiring reform, Sangamon County recall in response to Sonya Massey’s death

Sen. Doris Turner files bills after Sonya Massey shooting drew scrutiny of sheriff’s hiring

Road work signs
Local
7 months ago
Fifth Street road work starts Wednesday, expect lane closures and delays

During the work, traffic on Fifth Street will be reduced to one lane.

Guest Speakers for the Illinois Association of Blood Banks.
Local
7 months ago
Office of the Lieutenant Governor blood drive and news conference

Blood centers nationwide and here in Illinois are in critical need of blood products every day.

Local
7 months ago
College kids may need mental health help but dont know where to turn

LaPointe says navigating the available resources can be confusing and frustrating especially for someone already in need of help.

Local
7 months ago
ADL issues report: The State of Hate

Goldenberg is asking for greater police training to identify, thwart and prosecute such incidents.

SPD Chief Ken Scarlette
Local
7 months ago
Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette announces retirement

“Serving this community has been the greatest honor of my life.” – Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette

Business
7 months ago
The coolest thing made in Illinois

Refueling pump for firefighting helicopters

A new data center owned by CyrusOne is being built in Aurora. The Texas-based CyrusOne received state backing for the project in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
7 months ago
Lawmakers seek ways to prevent data centers from straining Illinois’ power grids

Rapid expansion of AI sparks worries over environmental goals, electricity rate spikes.

Education
7 months ago
High school “midget” nickname inspires bill

Proposal: No disabilities for sports mascots