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Illinois Assistive Technology Program in Springfield.

4 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Springfield non-profit connects people with life-changing technology

Governor proclaims October 2026 Assistive Technology Month in Illinois.

4 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Mental health board to field input, ideas

Board schedules two study sessions a month.

Bob Fioretti, candidate for Illinois Attorney General.

4 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Illinois AG candidate Fioretti: I’ll do what Kwame Raoul doesn’t if elected

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Chicago Republican and Illinois Attorney General candidate Bob Fioretti says the SAFE-T Act, which…

Transmission lines carry high-voltage electricity across large geographic areas from power plants to local substations that can then distribute it to homes and businesses. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)

4 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local

It’s projected to cost ComEd $3.1B to connect data centers to the grid

Consumer groups say data center developers should pay infrastructure costs up front.

4 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Illinois is team to beat in Big Ten ahead of Spartans and defending national champion Wolverines

Illinois has been tabbed the team to beat in the preseason media poll despite losing No. 5 overall NBA draft pick Keaton Wagler.

Susan Saint James at the award ceremony honoring Susan Saint James with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA. 06-11-08

4 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, National

Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of ‘McMillan & Wife’ and ‘Kate & Allie,’ dies at 80

Born Susan Jane Miller on Aug. 14, 1946, in Los Angeles, she was raised in the northern Illinois city of Rockford, where her father had transferred for work.

4 days ago in Crime, IL State News, National

Truck stolen by escaped Tennessee inmate is found abandoned in Illinois, authorities say

Jacob Morley, who was serving a life sentence for killing a co-worker four years ago, was found to be missing from the Northwest Correctional Complex late on Sunday.

4 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat returns from PED suspension and apologizes to teammates

“I just want to apologize to my teammates, the fan base, everybody, but I’m moving forward now,” Sweat said Tuesday.

4 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Blackhawks F Oliver Moore looks for more growth after positive response to healthy scratch

Moore, a first-round pick in the 2023 draft, is a key figure for Chicago as it tries to find the other side of years of rebuilding.

4 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Big Ten leaders approve a rule limiting schools’ involvement in setting up third-party NIL deals

The Senate passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act by a wide margin Sept. 28 and it now awaits a vote in the House of Representatives, which is scheduled to reconvene Nov. 9.

Can you identify who might have stolen two credit cards on October 14?

4 days ago in Crime, Local

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying credit card thief

On October 14, two women had their wallets stolen while shopping in Springfield.

5 days ago in World

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family land in Miami

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family have landed in Miami after fleeing Brazil. The stunning move comes after 48 hours in which Bolsonaro refused to concede to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and then threatened to attempt to annul the election result.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win

Milwaukee was three outs from its first World Series title when Junior Camerino started the bottom of the 12th inning with a grounder to third. Thousands of Brewers fans who trekked to Tropicana Field to witness the long-awaited moment started to cheer. Not so fast.

Everest with handlers, Officer Tammy Baehr, LLCC PD; Officer Kenny Kissel, LLCC PD; Dr. Curt Oldfield, LLCC President

5 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Lincoln Land Community College swears in new therapy dog ‘Pawfficer’

Everest will help provide comfort, reduce stress and connect with students and staff on campus.

Cindy Bailey, wife of gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey, speaks Tuesday, October 27, outside the Illinois Capitol.

5 days ago in IL State News, Local

Final countdown for Illinois governor’s race

Bailey family stops in Springfield, Pritzker picks up endorsements.

5 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

ICE is reportedly in Springfield

A naturalized citizen says he has his passport on him.

5 days ago in Crime, Local

Another Springfield cop faces DUI charge

Lt. Charles Peters is charged.

An artist's rendering of remodeling for the Sangamon Co. Health Department.

5 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Ground ceremonially broken on $16M Sangamon County building remodel/expansion

The expansion will allow for more services and a better workflow.

5 days ago in IL State News, Local

Bailey’s ‘Blueprint for Victory’ brings campaign toward the end

GOP nominee for governor says voter turnout was a big problem for him in 2022.

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Springfield events in November include holiday markets, circus and Route 66 centennial celebration

Springfield residents will have several events to look forward to in November, including holiday shopping, family entertainment and a celebration marking 100 years of Route 66.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration

It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.

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Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.