Soldiers and Airmen with the Illinois National Guard board a C-130H Hercules in Peoria, Illinois, Jan. 15, 2025, for mobilization to Washington, D.C. The Guardsmen activated in support of security operations for the 60th presidential inauguration.
Local
10 months ago
Illinois National Guard deploys to Washington, D.C., for presidential inauguration support

The troops, including members of the 183rd Wing in Springfield, will be tasked with site security for the presidential inauguration.

Road closed sign
Local
10 months ago
Temporary closures planned for Koke Mill Road for road testing

Koke Mill temporary road closures are for roadway and structural boring testing.

Crime Stoppers - picture of propane tank thief
Crime
10 months ago
Thousands of dollars worth of propane tanks stolen from Springfield businesses

Surveillance footage from one incident captured a suspect riding a red dirt bike with the number 5 or 6 displayed on the handlebars.

Local
10 months ago
Budget hearings are underway for the City of Springfield

Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Round 1 of Springfield City Budget hearings got […]

Local
10 months ago
Massey Commission releases hiring recommendations for Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office

Expanding background checks and reviewing social media accounts are among the key recommendations from the Massey Commission to improve hiring practices at the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.

Senior driver
IL State News
10 months ago
Illinois bill proposes raising senior road test age to 87

“Age alone does not necessarily determine if someone should or should not have a driver’s license” – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias

Sangamon County Complex
Local
10 months ago
Sangamon County seeks applicants for District 21 vacancy

Deadline to submit an application for the District 21 position is set for 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24.

Sonya Massey's mother Donna with former NAACP President Teresa Haley
Local
10 months ago
Sangamon County Board puts recorder office question on ballot, but rejects sheriff recall referendum

The Sangamon County Board voted to place a referendum on eliminating the recorder’s office before voters but declined to approve a recall referendum for the sheriff.

Local
10 months ago
City of Springfield accepting applications for Ward 1 Alderperson position

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis and must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 21.