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Marimar Martinez looks at her attorney with tears in her eyes as he speaks to press about the lingering impact the shooting has had on her after a Feb. 6, 2026, hearing to modify the protective order sealing evidence in her case. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)

3 weeks ago

Judge rules to release evidence in Border Patrol shooting of Marimar Martinez

Evidence includes texts sent by the agent who shot Martinez, body camera footage.

Ted Dabrowski talks to fellow Republicans at a State Central Committee meeting in Springfield on Aug. 14, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

3 weeks ago

Conservative policy wonk Ted Dabrowski gets off sidelines with run for governor

Dabrowski said Republicans need to try something new to beat Pritzker in 2026.

FILE-A Springfield Fire truck.

3 weeks ago

Springfield firefighter injured while battling barn fire

Not many details released on the injury, nor the fire.

REEL USA plans on opening a plant in Springfield.

3 weeks ago

Springfield will soon see the first U.S. factory to open for REEL U.S.A.

Canadian based crane manufacture, REEL, is opening a facility in Springfield.

3 weeks ago

District 186 likely to renew farm lease

Land is worth up to $6.3M.

3 weeks ago

UI researcher: Our environment can accelerate our age

Access to health care, exercise, healthy food can make a difference.

Mandy Eaton, CEO of Memorial Health

3 weeks ago

CEO of Memorial Health talks about healthcare’s future

Now rural and suburban areas will see more ways to gain better access to the specific care they need.

3 weeks ago

Data center vote scheduled for March

Sangamon County board will tentatively vote on a data center March 23.

3 weeks ago

Gas price spike possible

The state opted out of a waiver in hopes of approval for E-15.

Health

3 weeks ago

IL bill could create IDPH health misinformation response unit, offer public health literacy grants

The proposal also calls on the Illinois State Board of Education to work with the Department of Public Health to create guidance for schools to teach health literacy in comprehensive health courses.

A Springfield Figure Skating Club member takes to the ice at the Nelson Center.

3 weeks ago

Before sunrise, Springfield Figure Skating Club chases big dreams on the ice

The Springfield Figure Skating Club is hosting its showcase, "Spotlight On Ice: Hits and Heroes," next month.

Esteban Hernandez

3 weeks ago

Former Prairie Star Esteban Hernandez signs Minor League contract with Atlanta Braves

Hernandez was signed as a free agent on Feb. 3, 2026, and was assigned to the Florida Complex League (FCL) Braves on Feb. 4.

3 weeks ago

Proposal: No ICE in IL police forces

Sen Johnson: "We cannot afford to have ICE agents infiltrate our outstanding law enforcement departments."

FILE - Cincinnati Reds' Austin Hays celebrates after scoring on a single from Sal Stewart during the first inning in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card baseball playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Oct. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

3 weeks ago

Austin Hays looking to play every day with the Chicago White Sox

Hays joins an outfield group that also includes Andrew Benintendi and Luisangel Acuña, who was acquired from the New York Mets in the Luis Robert Jr. trade.

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, center loses control of the ball as Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio (0) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

3 weeks ago

Arturas Karnisovas launches Bulls’ rebuild with series of trades at deadline

“Being in the middle is what we don't want to do,” Karnisovas said Thursday. “I think we’ve seen that for the past four years and we want to change that.”

3 weeks ago

“Tax the rich!”

Advocates target billionaires, digital ads.

3 weeks ago

Leland Grove chief faces charges

Dan Ryan, arrested early Thursday, is accused of domestic battery and DUI.

Ryan Atkinson

3 weeks ago

Springfield man charged with child porn

"Multiple recordings and electronic devices" were found in Ryan Atkinson's home, according to the Sheriff's Department.

Orlando Brown

3 weeks ago

Man accused of raping and beating woman chased away by neighbor with machete

The witness said he grabbed a machete and confronted Brown, causing him to run away. 

3 weeks ago

American Academy of Pediatrics’ immunization schedule endorsed by IDPH

The Illinois Department of Public Health has adopted the new 2026 Immunization Schedule from the AAP.

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