Adams Street Fire
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield Police arrest two for burglary of burned building on East Adams

Nathaniel N. Barnes, 45, and Joyce L. Rushing, 47, both of Springfield, were arrested for burglary.

Local
1 year ago
Illinois opens New Delhi office to boost Indian tourism amid 55% visitor surge

In 2023, the state had 2.16 million international visitors, which is a 39% increase from the previous year.

National
1 year ago
One day along the Texas-Mexico border shows that realities shift more rapidly than rhetoric

Leading destinations for migrants are cities in Florida, Texas, New York and Illinois.

Local
1 year ago
CWLP: concern and celebration

Lead replacement progress; solar and wind can’t keep up with fossil phase-out

Crime Stoppers
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield Police searching for a man using counterfeit money at area businesses

The suspect was described as a Black man wearing a grey shirt, black pants and a dew rag.

History
1 year ago
Clarence Darrow’s closing argument in 1933 case donated to IL Supreme Court Historic Preservation Comm.

“It’s a remarkable oration from one of the greatest trial attorneys of the early 20th century”

Local
1 year ago
Illinois Supreme Court rulings address FOID seizures, hospital room privacy

Justices unanimously overturn decision that would have voided part of FOID law.

The colonnade at UIS
Education
1 year ago
UIS ranked #1 public regional university in Illinois

UIS also placed seventh as the best public regional university in the Midwest. 

Sports
1 year ago
UIS Cross Country shines with Illinois talent 

Capitol City Now sat down with Head Coach Emmons King to talk about the season.

Springfield Police Department shield
Crime
1 year ago
Two 15-year-olds shot in separate incidents in Springfield

At this time, it is unknown if the two shooting incidents are related.