Old prescription bottles in medicine cabinet
Local
7 months ago
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office hosts Drug Take Back Day

The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.

Crime
7 months ago
Bicyclist injured after being hit by stolen ambulance in Springfield

The ambulance, according to the police, was stolen from the ambulance bay at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. 

Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D- Glen Ellyn, speaks to a House colleague shortly after making a speech on April 11, 2025, in favor of her bill creating new homeschool oversight in Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Education
7 months ago
Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive

The bill’s future is uncertain as it draws fierce opposition from homeschool families, a threat against its sponsor prompting a police investigation and shaky support from Democrats.

Local
7 months ago
Springfield Fire Chief Ed Canny announces May retirement

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW)—Springfield Fire Chief Edward Canny and Mayor Misty Buscher announced […]

Police scene tape
Crime
7 months ago
Springfield man arrested in connection with fatal shooting of Camren White

White was shot in the 800 block of West Lenox on April 7. 

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.

Galinda
Pet of the Week
7 months ago
Meet Galinda – Our Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

Galinda is a sweet natured, easy going girl who is about two years old.

Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources, an educational toy company whose products are manufactured in China, stands at a warehouse in Vernon Hills, Ill., Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Business
7 months ago
Trump’s China tariff shocks US importers. One Illinois CEO calls it ‘end of days’

Woldenberg reckons that will push Learning Resource’s tariff bill from $2.3 million last year to $100.2 million in 2025.

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 […]