Category Archives: Local News
'Credit card chaos'? Financial institutions bet big on repeal of first-of-its-kind Illinois law
by Jerry Nowicki, Capitol News Illinois April 15, 2026 "Credit cards may not work for sales tax or tips starting July 1." By now, you've heard that claim, but whether it's true depends on who you ask....
Apr 16, 2026 Ben Jackson of the Illinois Bankers Association urges lawmakers to repeal a state law that prohibits financial institutions from charging fees on the tax and tip portion of debit card transactions. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
7th Circuit orders release, new trial for two 'ComEd Four' defendants
by Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois April 14, 2026 Article Summary Just hours after their lawyers argued to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday, the three-judge panel ordered the release o...
Apr 16, 2026 Longtime Springfield lobbyist Mike McClain and former Commonwealth Edison CEO Anne Pramaggiore leave Chicago’s Dirksen Federal Courthouse on their separate sentencing dates in July after both were sentenced to two years in prison in connection to a bribery scheme centered on former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Andrew Adams)
GOP governor candidate Darren Bailey moves into Chicago apartment
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois April 15, 2026 Article Summary Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey has moved into an apartment in Chicago as he seeks to improve his outreach to vote...
Apr 16, 2026 Darren Bailey speaks to reporters at a Springfield hotel on March 17, 2026, after winning the Republican nomination for governor for a second time. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Sandoval Woman Charged with Felony Criminal Trespass to Home
A 59-year-old Sandoval resident has been charged in Marion County Court with felony criminal trespass to a residence in the 100 block of Vine Street in Sandoval for allegedly entering a home with a pe...
Apr 16, 2026
Centralia Man Charged with Aggravated Battery and Criminal Sexual Abuse
A 23-year-old Centralia man has been ordered held without bond after being charged in Marion County Court with aggravated battery and criminal sexual abuse. Zykevious Burnett of South Maple is accused...
Apr 16, 2026
Central City Settles Lawsuit with Former Police Chief
The Central City Village Board, during a special meeting Wednesday night, approved a payment as part of a settlement resolving a lawsuit filed by the village's former police chief. Trustees voted unan...
Apr 16, 2026
Police Beat for Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Three people were taken to the Marion County Jail on Wednesday on outstanding warrants. 35-year-old Jessica Peek of Melrose Drive in Centralia was arrested on an outstanding Clinton County no bond mis...
Apr 16, 2026
Both Drivers Injured in Centralia Crash
Centralia Police say both drivers were injured in a two-vehicle crash at Noleman and Lincoln Street Tuesday night. Police report the crash occurred when 68-year-old Debra Ericksen of Charlotte Street ...
Apr 15, 2026
Police Beat for Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Sandoval Police have arrested a 59-year-old Sandoval resident for home invasion and criminal damage to property. Gail Williams of North Main was taken to the Marion County Jail to await further court ...
Apr 15, 2026
Lawmakers grill Department of Corrections after audit shows dozens of failures
Findings: Department violated state's purchasing process, allows overtime pay for employees on leave By BEN SZALINSKI & MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article ...
Apr 15, 2026 DOC Director Latoya Hughes.
