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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.

10 hours ago

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)

10 hours ago

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)

10 hours ago

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.

10 hours ago

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)

11 hours ago

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)

11 hours ago

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)

12 hours ago

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)

12 hours ago

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…

12 hours ago

‘Clean slate’ legislation signed by Governor

Many non-violent crimes can be sealed.

Suicide prevention

12 hours ago

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.

13 hours ago

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.

18 hours ago

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)

19 hours ago

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

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

1 day ago

U of I System will be raising tuition for 2026

Freshman admitted to the Fall of 2026 academic year will see slightly higher tuitions than those from last year.

High School Girls Basketball

1 day ago

Illinois High School Girls Basketball Poll

The newest high school girls basketball poll is out!

High School Boys Basketball

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Illinois High School Boys Basketball Poll

The newest high school boys basketball poll is out!

Preliminary plans for upgrades to Lake Springfield's Center Park.

1 day ago

Upgrades planned for Lake Springfield’s Center Park with grant money

Pickleball, playgrounds, and connected walking paths are planned.

Left to Right: Makai Allison, Malik Allison, Kozzie Williams.

2 days ago

3 arrested as ISP investigates officer-involved shooting in Springfield

Police reports: Retribution was being sought for a recent homicide.

2 days ago

Kudos for city tourism chief

Aldermen credit Dahl's staff for moving Wyndham guests and preserving conventions.

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