Andrew
Second arrested made in Springfield homicidenewschannel20.com2 DAYS AGO
Multiple people struck by car near 5th and North Grand early Thursday morning; driver arrestedcapitolcitynow.com2 DAYS AGO
Springfield restaurant owner sentenced on fraud charges
WCIA1 DAY AGO
Man convicted of killing Illinois DCFS caseworker during home visit
CBS Chicago1 DAY AGO
![CBS Chicago's avatar](https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_90x90&url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.prt.news%2Fcd311d2e3ebdcf88edca5b54312f096c.png)
LATEST NEWS
Springfield Mile kicks off after rain delay, races start at 3 pm
Springfield, Ill — After a brief delay, the gates are officially open for the beginning of the The Springfield Mile. Programming for the races was pushed back to the heavy rains from yesterday. Track crews worked through the morning to prepare the track for the bikes. Organizers for The...
City of Springfield to continue debating spending $400,000 in CDBG money to build veteran center on Stanton Street
The City of Springfield is debating spending $400,000 of CDBG money to build a veteran center on Stanton Street. Be Neighbors Affordable Housing for Veterans Inc. plans to build a state-of-the art learning, technology, and resource. center. The center would provide a classroom and computer lab, on-site offices, and space...
Illinois solar project to be biggest in eastern half of U.S.
Illinois already creates in the neighborhood of 7000 megawatts of energy from wind power coming from the fields and fields of windmills in the central and western portions of the state, but a massive solar array being built thirty miles west of Springfield is estimated to produce 800 more megawatts.
Springfield-area Week 1 high school football top performers, scores and live updates
The high school football season kicked off Friday in the Springfield area, but weather delayed multiple games until Saturday. Here's the Week 1 top performers, results and schedule. This page will be updated through the weekend. ...
Springfield’s Top 5 Country Songs – Check out the 101.9 The Wolf Top 5!
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Maybe you saw our new #1 on the Grand Central stage at the Illinois State Fair just a couple weeks ago. Drew Baldridge takes over the top spot this week on the list of the five hottest country hits in the Capital City!
Wild Rose Artisans for Adam's Street
Their fantastic artists have generously donated items that we will raffle off, with all proceeds going directly to support the recovery efforts. Join them in making a difference while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of their gallery.
Department on Aging Announces Roundtables to Discuss Aging Issues and Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State aging officials are holding a series of roundtable discussions—open to service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the public—to help shape the future of policymaking, service delivery, and investment priorities to meet the needs of a growing older adult population. “As a requirement...
Simms Scores Three Touchdowns as CBC Defeats SHG
The Christian Brothers College High School Cadets defeat Sacred Heart Griffin 45-0 in a week one non-conference game. Cadet receiver Corey Simms scored three first half touchdowns in the win. CBC dominated the defensive side as well, holding the Cyclones to two first downs in the first half. SHG will look to bounce back at home in week two against Mascoutah.
Former Cubs pitcher to headline 2025 Hot Stove Social in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes announced that former Chicago Cubs All Star pitcher Ryan Dempster will be the VIP guest at the highly anticipated 2025 Hot Stove Social. The event will take place on February 3, 2025, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Springfield. Ryan...
What’s open and closed in Central Illinois for Labor Day
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Labor Day is upon us, and many places are closed in recognition of the day. For the federal holiday recognizing the labor movement and the economic and social victories workers have secured, most government employees and students are off. School districts across Central Illinois, including Champaign, Danville, Decatur, Springfield and Urbana, […]
Box: Father McGivney 2, Springfield, Illinois 1
1 2 Final Springfield, Illinois 1 0 1 Father McGivney 1 1 2 Overall League Pts For/Avg Pts Against/Avg Springfield, Illinois 1-1 0-0 5/2 4/2 Father McGivney 2-0 0-0 10/5 2/1 Springfield, Illinois Individual stats have not been reported. Father McGivney G A Spencer Martin (#5, Sr.) 1 0 Jacoby Danco (#13, So.) 1 0 Alec Frohnert (#10, Sr.) 0 1 Will Rakers (#12, So.) 0 1.
NOTEBOOK: William Sawalich chasing the Performance Seed Dirt Double at DuQuoin
A $20,000 bonus is on the line for William Sawalich if he can win the Southern Illinois 100 at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds on Sunday night. Sawalich became eligible for the Performance Seed Dirt Double’s grand prize by dominating the Springfield ARCA 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds for his first ARCA Menards Series dirt victory. With how efficient he has been this year, Sawalich believes he and Joe Gibbs Racing are more than capable of completing a clean sweep of the dirt events in 2024.
From flat track racing to beer and oysters – Lynch has your Weekend Rundown
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – There’s plenty to do in the Springfield area this Labor Day weekend! Lynch with 100.5 WYMG has some suggestions with the Weekend Rundown. See even more options on the Capitol City Now events calendar.
Springfield restaurant owner sentenced on fraud charges
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Springfield restaurant owner has been sentenced to a year-and-a-half in federal prison for submitting fraudulent documents to obtain a loan and then concealing their fraudulent nature from loan providers. Prosecutors said Omar Hernandez-Lopez, 39, was sentenced on Friday after he pleaded guilty in April. He was charged in 2020 with […]
Coaches Football Fridays – Sacred Heart Griffin Cyclones
Episode Nine of Coaches Football Fridays is with the Sacred Heart Griffin Cyclones coaching staff. John Allison and his crew discuss all things tradition, gold helmets and of course plenty of football memories. Coaches Football Fridays starts at 2:32 as DP discusses week one of the high school sports season and what’s they’ll be covering in week two to open the show.
Allmon ready to fill in as Campbell exits role as Sangamon County Sheriff
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — Saturday is the last day on the job for Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell. Campbell has served as Sheriff for since 2018, but he announced his resignation earlier this month amidst major public pressure following the death of Sonya Massey. On July 6th, former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson shot […]
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
What is a rip current? What to know with 8-foot high waves possible this weekend
Labor Day weekend and the unofficial end of summer is here in the Chicago area, and while Saturday is a picture-perfect day, those hoping to head to the beach on Sunday or Monday may want to reconsider, due to a high swim risk caused by high winds. All Lake Michigan...
Beware of Vicious Illinois Tollway Scam That’s Ripping People Off
Just give me 5 minutes alone with the people that come up with these scams and everything will be fine. Don't I wish. While I wait for that golden opportunity, I can at least warn you to beware of a vicious text scam involving the Illinois Tollway that is ripping thousands of Illinoisans off.
Illinois State Trooper injured in vehicle crash on I-94
CHICAGO (WTVO) — An Illinois State Police Officer’s vehicle was hit while the trooper was inside, causing injury. On August 31, around 2:20 a.m., the trooper’s squad car was parked in Lane 1 on Interstate 94 near 111th Street with emergency lights activated. The trooper was inside their squad car handling a previous crash exit […]
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.