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The police department in Carlyle, Illinois, as seen on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Beth Hundsdorfer)

3 weeks ago

Search warrant reveals FBI is investigating former Carlyle police chief

The federal agency was sharing office space with the subject of the probe.

3 weeks ago

ADM 4Q earnings snapshot

ADM shares have climbed 18% since the beginning of the year.

FILE - A Northwestern helmet is seen on the bench before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Oct. 26, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

3 weeks ago

Northwestern will open its new stadium under Friday night lights against Penn State on Oct. 2

Northwestern has played home games the past two years at a temporary lakefront facility and at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Horace Mann sign at Springfield, IL headquarters

3 weeks ago

Horace Mann Q4 earnings snapshot

The provider of auto and homeowners' insurance for teachers and other educators posted revenue of $434.8 million in the period.

FILE - In this March 4, 2015, file photo, an order of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets is displayed for a photo in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

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With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

McDonald's is based in Illinois.

Chicago Bulls guard Kevin Huerter gets doused with water after an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Chicago. Huerter scored the game winning three-point basket. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

3 weeks ago

Kevin Huerter heads to East-leading Pistons in 4-player, 3-team deal

The Pistons got Huerter and Dario Saric — who was just acquired over the weekend by Chicago — from the Bulls. Chicago landed Mike Conley Jr. from Minnesota and Jaden Ivey from the Pistons.

Thomas Ian Nicholas attends the Primitive War film premiere in 2025.

3 weeks ago

‘Rookie of the Year’ star to be at Lucky Horseshoes’ ‘Legends Classic’

Thomas Ian Nicholas will both pitch and perform in his band.

Curt Oldfield will be the next president of Lincoln Land Community College.

3 weeks ago

New president selected for Lincoln Land Community College

Curt Oldfield is current president of Spoon River College, and will replace Charlotte Warren at Lincoln Land Community College.

Ald. Shawn Gregory

3 weeks ago

Ald. Gregory calls Ald. Carlson a “clown” and a “racist”

Ald. Gregory says Blacks are left out as council gives Growth Alliance $250K.

3 weeks ago

Giannoulias launches e-bike safety awareness campaign, calls for legislative action regulating high-speed vehicles

The Democrat said the micromobility industry is booming, but the number of crashes and tragedies is also rising.

3 weeks ago

Coldest Februarys in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Februarys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

Residents attend the Feb.3 Moweaqua Village Board Meeting.

3 weeks ago

Residents voice concerns as Moweaqua examines village overtime costs

"The way the ordinance reads, and the system are not matching," Chairman Beth Hayden said.

4 weeks ago

Diane Rutledge has passed away

Ex-District 186 superintendent was named First Citizen three months ago.

Larry Bell is charged with Attempted Murder for allegedly shooting a Peoria County Sheriff's Deputy.

4 weeks ago

Deputy hospitalized after shooting in Peoria identified, suspect arrested

Larry Bell, 51, allegedly shot Deputy Jack Evans.

Matthew Crowder and Michael Gonzales

4 weeks ago

Two arrested after shooting in Taylorville

Shooting and standoff with Taylorville Police happened early Monday.

Pamela Franks is a home child care provider in Springfield who relies on money from federal child care and family services programs that are under threat from the Trump administration. (photo submitted by SEIU Healthcare Illinois via Capitol News Illinois)

4 weeks ago

Child care funding freeze could worsen shortage in Illinois, providers say

Illinois already has too few providers and many rely on funding from federal programs.

4 weeks ago

District 186 prepares to ‘displace’ teachers

"Nobody's losing their job," says Gill.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Jerry Nowicki)

4 weeks ago

Pritzker drops $5M to boost Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in Senate race

Krishnamoorthi gives $33,000 to immigrant advocacy groups after receiving controversial donation.

Democratic comptroller candidates Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, and Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago. (Illustration and photos by Capitol News Illinois)

4 weeks ago

Election ’26: 4 Democrats seeking to replace Mendoza as Illinois comptroller

Candidates offer various approaches to job with some pledging bold legislative agenda.

The American Civil Liberties Union found that 1 in 4 people nationwide traveled to Illinois for abortion care.

4 weeks ago

Thousands travel to Illinois for abortion care, advocates say access still limited

The American Civil Liberties Union found that 1 in 4 people nationwide traveled to Illinois for abortion care.

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