Aerial view of the Illinois State Capitol dome and Springfield skyline under a dramatic sunset
Local
7 months ago
Helicopter flyover, ground scans planned for downtown Springfield

The initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize public infrastructure, improve service delivery and lay the groundwork for future smart city technologies.

UIS
Education
7 months ago
UIS students affected by visa terminations

Some international students and recent graduates at the University of Illinois Springfield have had their visa status terminated, according to a message from Chancellor Janet L. Gooch.

Local
7 months ago
Salvation Army holds semi-annual food drive

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Salvation Army of Springfield feeds hundreds of […]

Local
7 months ago
City Offices and Lincoln Library Closed on April 18

Lincoln Library will also be closed on Sunday, April 20.

City Water Light and Power logo
Local
7 months ago
Pay it forward with CWLP

You can make a payment as a gift to cover all or part of a customer’s CWLP bill.

Homeschool protest
Education
7 months ago
Lawmakers trade shots over home school bill

No vote yet on plan to require parents to notify local districts

Things to Do in Springfield
Local
7 months ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: Things to do in Springfield this weekend!

Looking for something to do this weekend in Springfield? From theater and live music to flowers and Easter eggs, we’ve got you covered.

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.