Governor JB Pritzker and legislative leaders announce that they have reached agreement on a new state budget.

During a stop in Springfield, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin talks to reporters about the debt ceiling dispute, his working relationship with new Mayor Misty Buscher, and more.

Ground is broken on the new $10 million Base Civil Engineer complex at the 183rd Wing base at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield. Guest speakers include National Guard Adjutant General Richard Neely and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.

Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher offers an update on the situation with the Wyndham hotel in this brief Q&A with WMAY's Jim Leach.

The Laborers' Disaster Relief Team, which responds to major disasters across Central Illinois, announces big donations to bolster the volunteer group's efforts. Speakers include Brad Schaive of Laborers Local 477, Frank Vala (who along with his wife made a personal $50,000 donation for the purchase of equipment trailers), Sherman Mayor Trevor Clatfelter, Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher, and state Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield).

Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher delivers remarks at the State of Greater Springfield luncheon on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Sangamon County Board chairman Andy Van Meter delivers remarks at the State of Greater Springfield luncheon on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher and Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter answer questions after their remarks at the State of Greater Springfield luncheon. Former state Rep. Tim Butler, now head of the Illinois Railroad Association, was the moderator.

38 months after the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Central Illinois, the declared public health emergency has officially come to an end. Governor JB Pritzker and other state and local leaders marked the occasion with a news conference Thursday at the Sangamon County Public Health Department in Springfield. Other featured speakers include county public health director Gail O'Neill; Dr. Raj Govindaiah, chief medical officer at Springfield Memorial Hospital; Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch; Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield); and more.

New Mayor Misty Buscher, other citywide elected officials, and the newly-elected City Council -- including three brand new alderpersons -- take the oath of office in ceremonies at the BOS Center in Springfield. WMAY was proud to bring the event to you live.

Greg Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal. 

Bishop talks with Springfield Mayor-elect Misty Buscher about her plans as she prepares to take the office. 

Jim Leach talks with Sarah Waggoner, Tourism Manager for the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau about what's on tap for the month of March.  Learn more: https://visitspringfieldillinois.com/

Jim Leach talks with Sarah Waggoner, Tourism Manager for the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau about events coming to town in February.  Learn more at VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com Follow Visit Springfield on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Jim Langfelder VS Misty Buscher The City of Springfield Mayoral Forum is brought to you by The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, along with the Illinois Times, Mid-West Family - Springfield, IL, and the Springfield Business Journal. Listen to full mayoral forum from Wednesday, January 25, live from the Hoogland Center for the Arts.

Jim Leach talks with Sarah Waggoner, Tourism Manager for Visit Springfield about upcoming New Year festivities, as well events coming to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, and updated hours to the city's visitors center. Learn more: https://visitspringfieldillinois.com/

Jim Leach talks with Sarah Waggoner, Tourism Manager for the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau about the upcoming holiday happenings.  To learn more, visit https://visitspringfieldillinois.com/

Greg Bishop is back, and he is talking with State Senator Darren Bailey about the Election, the SAFE-T act, and more

Patrick Pfingsten talks with Nikki Budzinski, democratic candidate for Congress. 

Patrick Pfingsten talks with Illinois Times Staff Writer Scott Reeder.

Patrick Pfingsten talks with Tim Drea, President of the Illinois AFL-CIO.

Patrick Pfingsten talks with Mailee Smith, Staff Attorney & Director of Labor Policy at the Illinois Policy Institute.

Patrick Pfingsten talks with Illinois State Representative Tim Butler.

Patrick Pfingsten talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community. Topics Discussed In This Interview: Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to open a second location in Springfield this winter. Elizabeth Eckert has opened Bar Bella as part of Bella Boutique. An elevated viewing area near the Capitol and a paved trail for pedestrians and bicyclists are among the options that could revitalize neighborhoods and attract business and residential developers to Springfield's urban center along a corridor now used by trains. The public is being asked to weigh in on plans to redevelop the Third Street rail corridor, which will be vacated when train traffic in Springfield is transferred to the 10th Street corridor by 2025. The city of Springfield is now in the midst of a traffic signal modernization project that includes converting Fourth Street to two-way from South Grand to Dodge and Adams Street from Sixth to Ninth Street. The changes will take place by the end of 2023. Subscribe to the Springfield Business Journal and their weekly Biz Bites email newsletter.

Patrick Pfingsten talks with Brenden Moore, Illinois State Government Report for Lee Enterprises. 

Patrick Pfingsten talks with Chicago Tribune Political Reporter Rick Pearson.

Patrick Pfingsten talks with former Illinois State Representative and current candidate for Secretary of State Dan Brady.