Local
12 months ago
Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology says stay vigilant online during the holidays

Think before you click: Beware of ads encouraging users to click on links.

Sample Illinois REAL ID
Local
12 months ago
REAL ID deadline approaching: Giannoulias hosting pop-up event at Capital Airport

As of the May 7, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security will require airline passengers to present a REAL ID to board a domestic flight or enter federal buildings such as military bases and federal courts.

Homeless encampment
Local
12 months ago
Springfield city council again hears about homeless

Groups put homeless into hotels, clear site

Groundbreaking at Rochester High School for $27.7 million in academic and athletic improvements
Education
12 months ago
Rochester High School breaks ground on $27.7 million construction project

The initiative aims to improve academic and athletic facilities while also improving security on campus.

Local
12 months ago
State-funded electric vehicle chargers open in Joliet, thousands more to come 

Growth of chargers lags rate of EV adoption; overall EV registrations slow in 2024.

Crime
12 months ago
Decatur man arrested in connection to Sangamon County burglaries

In the early morning hours of Sept. 29, Sangamon County deputies responded to burglar alarms at three businesses: Gusto’s Pizza in Dawson, Hilltop Convenience Store in Rochester, and Miss Kimmee’s in Springfield.

Ballots begin fed into voting machines at election office
Local
12 months ago
Sangamon County Recorder race decided by 31 votes

Langfelder, who captured 49.98% of the vote, said he’s potentially considering a discovery recount.

Bodycam video - Sonya Massey on porch with deputy
Crime
12 months ago
Mental health, recall recommendations at Massey Commission hearing

Simpson: bridge renaming “an insult”

Education
12 months ago
District 186 considers $124M property tax levy for 2024, up 4.75%

Salaries and health insurance costs among reasons for the increase.

Local
12 months ago
Low-income residential CWLP customers can get help from Project RELIEF

Project RELIEF donations are collected primarily from CWLP customers who add $1 or more to their monthly bill.