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A political action committee supporting Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s Senate campaign launched its first ad this week, though a lapse in federal disclosure requirements briefly grounded the effort. (Screenshot from Illinois Future PAC YouTube video)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

PAC supporting Stratton’s Senate candidacy launches long-awaited ad

The ad had to be revised after a rival campaign flagged federal disclosure violations.

: An excerpt of the lawsuit filed by five states against the federal government for its plan to freeze $10 billion in funding that helps to ensure access to child care. (Illustration by Capitol News Illinois, highlight added)

3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

States say paperwork tied to $10B funding freeze is an intentionally ‘impossible task’

Letters sent to the state cite unspecific claims of fraud and demand large amounts of documents to justify receiving benefits.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

City wants study for 19th St corridor

Train traffic will soon be just one a day.

Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln

3 weeks ago in Business, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln offers grants and scholarships

The Community Foundation is offering grants for business owners and scholarships for students.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

State’s new strategy for aging services

EngAging Illinois has four focus areas.

Terrence Jordan, selected as the next Superintendent of District 186 pending board approval, speaks to reporters Friday afternoon.

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UPDATE: 186 tabs Jordan as new superintendent

Former Black Hawk principal has been an assistant superintendent.

Ted Dabrowski pitches his candidacy for governor as his primary opponents – video gambling mogul Rick Heidner, former state Sen. Darren Bailey and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick – listen during a forum sponsored by the Tazewell County Republican Party on Jan. 15, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Brenden Moore)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Few fireworks as Illinois GOP governor hopefuls share stage for first time

The four Republican candidates trained their fire on Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois’ immigration policies.

Jason Keller, assistant director of the Illinois Department of Labor, speaks at a seminar about recent findings of a report on pay equity in Illinois. The report is the first released since a 2021 amendment to the Equal Pay Act required certain business owners to report wage and demographic data. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois wage inequities improve slightly, persist despite transparency efforts: report

Analysis of wage and demographic data from Illinois businesses shows some improvement, but inequity remains.

Rachel Goldberg and Jonathan Polin, parents of a Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, speak at the Democratic National Convention.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s memoir recounts her journey after her son’s abduction by Hamas

“I sat down to write my pain, and out poured loss, suffering, love, mourning, devotion, grief, adoration and fracturedness,” Goldberg-Polin, a Chicago-born educator who now lives in Jerusalem, said in a statement.

Protesters confront federal immigration officers outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Proposals on immigration enforcement flood into state legislatures, heightened by Minnesota action

Minnesota and Illinois, joined by their largest cities, sued the Trump administration this week.

This image taken from video shows Michael David McKee walking into the courtroom on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Rockford, Ill. (WIFR News/Pool Photo via AP)

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Ex-husband indicted by grand jury in slaying of couple found in their Ohio home

Authorities apprehended McKee in Rockford, Illinois, last weekend.

New Chicago Cubs infielder Alex Bregman, left, shakes hands with Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer at a news conference in Chicago, on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Alex Bregman looking to win a World Series with the Chicago Cubs

“I wore No. 3 because I wanted a third championship,” Bregman said.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Rams collide with resurgent Bears in divisional round matchup featuring high-powered offenses

Lake Forest, IL (AP) – Ben Johnson spent plenty of time studying Sean McVay’s offense, though not necessarily for a…

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Clean slate’ legislation signed by Governor

Many non-violent crimes can be sealed.

Suicide prevention

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Critical Illinois mental health programs spared after federal funding scare

Suicide prevention"We knew that the impact would be widespread and devastating. If these cuts were to go through. without this funding, these programs really couldn't continue," said Angela Cummings, executive director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  

Suraksha Bhandari is Springfield's new City Planner.

3 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield’s new planner aims to revitalize downtown, reimagine vacant buildings

Bhandari has only been in the position since early December and has been familiarizing herself with the city and its economic development partners.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Lincoln Library does more with less

Director Harrison tells aldermen Champaign and Urbana enjoy more resources.

Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman speaks at a news conference in Peoria. Ackerman traveled to Washington, D.C., with three other clerks in September 2025 to meet with federal lawmakers to advocate against the USPS changes. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Recent postal service changes could disrupt mail-in voting, county clerks warn

Thousands of votes could be invalidated if not received in time.

3 weeks ago in World

Scientists call another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’ of a shifting, dangerous climate

Earth's average temperature last year hovered among one of the three hottest on record, while the past three years indicate that warming could be speeding up, international climate monitoring teams reported.

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21 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture — plus American pop diva Mariah Carey — was scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.

21 hours ago in Features, Trending

3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game

It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs

This year, the Puppy Bowl isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love.