Local Government
April Sangamon County Board Meeting to be Held at BOS Center
The April meeting of the Sangamon County Board will again be conducted in the Bank of Springfield Center. The meeting is scheduled to begin onTuesday evening at 6 o'clock
4h ago
Republicans Look to Work with Governor Pritzker and Democrats on Property Tax Reform
Illinois Republicans are calling on their Democrat colleagues and Governor JB Pritzker to work with them on property tax reform.
10h ago
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ISP Director Gives Timeline to Replace Vehicle Fleet
Illinois State Police Director Brenden Kelly says it will take the agency 18 years to replace its vehicle fleet with their current funding.
10h ago
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Criticism of Physicality During Promyss Davis Arrest Continues
The three members of the council's aldermanic Black caucus and several speakers told Behl that the incident showed that changes were necessary at SPD
Apr 01, 2026
City Council Says Farewell to CWLP Chief Utility Engineer Doug Brown
Brown worked with the city for 31 years; he has served as head of City Water Light and Power since 2015
Apr 01, 2026
Legislation Filed to Create New Capital-Area Tourism Authority
State Senator Doris Turner, State Representative Mike Coffey, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher and Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter announced plans on Tuesday to create a Capital Area Tourism Authority
Mar 31, 2026
Attorney General Warns of Escalating Text Scams
Raoul reminds Illinoisians that text scams like this are intended to trick consumers into sharing personal and financial information
Mar 30, 2026
Busy Deadline Week for Illinois Legistalture
More than 260 bills are one step closer to passage after a busy deadline week in the Illinois House.
Mar 30, 2026
Sangamon County Coroner Identifies Springfield Park District Worker Involved in Tragic Lincoln Greens Accident
Autopsy results and preliminary findings show Mr. Crumrine died from crush injuries after being found under a lawn tractor.
Mar 27, 2026
McClure Calls for Changes to the SAFE-T Act
The Springfield Republican said the SAFE-T Act has allowed more offenders to be quickly released and has in turn led to many law enforcement officers leaving the profession
Mar 27, 2026










