Coroner Identifies Victims Of Separate Fatal Weekend Crashes
The Sangamon County Coroner has released the names of two women killed in separate single-vehicle crashes over the weekend. 68-year-old Mary Howland of Springfield died Saturday night after her car went off the road near 11th
Amid possible blackouts, Illinois lawmakers call for scrapping ‘Green New Deal’
(The Center Square) – In the wake of an alert warning of possible rolling blackouts this summer, some Illinois lawmakers want to revise the state’s energy policies. Midcontinent Independent System Operator is warning Illinoisans of possible blackouts
Springfield Police Make Arrests, Seize Guns In Pop-Up Party Crackdown
The Springfield police crackdown on pop-up parties has resulted in multiple arrests and seizures of guns over the weekend. In an effort to be more proactive against the parties and the noise, fights, and gunfire associated
Aldermen Preparing For Vote On New Ward Map; More Changes Expected
A vote could happen as early as next month on the ordinance to approve new ward boundaries for the city of Springfield. All ten city aldermen are co-sponsors of an ordinance to adopt one of two
Business Groups Endorse Davis Over Miller
Two major business groups are supporting Congressman Rodney Davis in his Republican primary battle against fellow incumbent Mary Miller. The Illinois and U.S. Chambers of Commerce announced their endorsement of Davis after a roundtable discussion at
Bailey Backs DeBolt Over McClure In 54th Senate District
Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey is getting involved in a local state senate primary. Bailey has endorsed challenger Don DeBolt in the Republican primary against the GOP incumbent, Steve McClure, in the 54th Senate District.
Hazmat Crews Respond To Weekend Fire In Springfield
Investigators are still looking into a weekend fire at a Springfield business that forced hazmat crews to be called out. The smoldering fire broke out in a piece of equipment near storage silos at Contech, a
Southern Illinois Coal Mine Fined For Alleged Coverup Of Underground Fire
Federal regulators are seeking a $1.2 million fine against a Southern Illinois coal mine for allegedly trying to cover up an underground fire in the mine and continuing operations. The U.S. Department of Labor accuses M-Class
Judge orders Illinois Department of Human Services Director to answer why ‘unfit’ detainees linger
(The Center Square) – County jailers across Illinois have a new inmate problem to contend with. The director of the Illinois Department of Human Services has been ordered to appear before a Sangamon County judge to answer
Democratic, GOP gubernatorial candidates make pitches in final week before Illinois primary
(The Center Square) – With one week left before the June 28 primary election, candidates for Illinois governor are working to get the word out. Illinois’ primary elections are party specific. Voters can only select either a