Local Government
State Reps Pass Major Energy Bill
The legislation would also require utilities to use new energy efficiency programs and create a new long-term planning process for the electricity market.
Oct 30, 2025
BREAKING: Former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder in 2024 killing of Sonya Massey
Former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the July 2024 killing of Springfield resident Sonya Lynaye Wilburn-Massey. In the early hours of Saturday morning, July 6 2024, then-Deputy Sean Grayson together with his partner Deputy Dawson Farley responded to a pro...
Oct 29, 2025
Springfield City Council Advances Proposal for Acquisition of Ambulance
The purchase is part of the recently-announced BEACON Project, which seeks to significantly overhaul how the city responds to drug and mental health emergency calls.
Oct 29, 2025
State Senator Sally Turner Speaks Out Against Chicago-Area Transit Bailout
The Beason Republican told Patrick Pfingsten on WMAY's PM Springfield that a proposal to implement a state tax on deliveries to be funneled toward the Regional Transit Authority will affect people who may never use Chicago-area public transportation.
Oct 24, 2025
Bailey Campaign Releases Statement on Passing of Bailey's Son and Daughter-In-Law and Two Grandchildren in Helicopter Crash
The Baileys' son Zachary, his wife Cindy, and their children 12-year-old Vada Rose and 7-year-old Samuel, died in the Wednesday crash. The Baileys' other grandson, 10-year-old Finn, was not on the helicopter and is safe according to the campaign.
Oct 23, 2025
Cocktails To-Go Maybe Become Permanent in Illinois
Senate Bill 618 would permanently allow bars and restaurants to continue selling cocktails and mixed drinks for delivery and curbside pickup.
Oct 22, 2025
bhofack2 / Depositphotos.com
Ward 3 Alderman Williams Plans to Propose Residential Rental Inspection and Landlord Licensing Program
Details are not yet public on what the program would fully entail, but Williams said it will be the result of extensive input by community members and outside experts to address housing problems in the community.
Oct 22, 2025
Springfield Announces New BEACON Project for Opioid and Mental Health Emergencies
BEACON stands for Bridging Emergency and Community Outreach Network. City fire, police and community relations departments will respond to opioid and mental health calls with the aid of an ambulance-style vehicle staffed by first responders and licensed clinical social workers.
Oct 22, 2025
Harmon Decision on Campaign Fundraising Case to Wait Until November
A decision on whether Senate President Don Harmon's campaign must pay a nearly 10-million-dollar fine will wait until November.
Oct 22, 2025
Video Gaming Mogul Rick Heidner Enters Republican Primary for Governor
Another contender has thrown their hat into the Republican primary for Illinois Governor as Video gaming mogul Rick Heidner has entered the race
Oct 21, 2025
