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Can you identify the man who is believed to have broken into Custom Cup and Daisy Jane's in Downtown Springfield?

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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in downtown Springfield burglaries

Daisy Jane's and Custom Cup were damaged on consecutive days.

1 week ago

Rochester schools approve $2.2m in cuts, plan to close grade school

22 positions and one elementary school are being cut.

Village of Moweaqua

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Moweaqua board makes budget cuts to avoid deficit

Even Mayor Shawn Conlin resigned after the executive session.

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Man dead after car-versus motorcycle crash in Springfield

The name of the victim hasn't been released.

Left to Right: First Lady MK Pritzker, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias attend Gov. JB Pritzker's State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 18.

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UPDATE: Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies

The budget proposed by Pritzker on Wednesday largely maintains the status quo, and forgoes significant broad-based tax increases. 

Governor JB Pritzker gives his budget address to the Illinois General Assembly Feb. 18, 2026, in the Illinois House Chamber.

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Reaction to Governor’s State of the State and Budget address

Republicans pan the speech, while some groups like it.

District 186 headquarters sign

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District 186: Summer SCOPE program came close to a shutdown

The District 186 after school program known as SCOPE almost had to stop running its summertime program, with a new attendance fee, they can remain in operation.

Governor JB Pritzker gives his budget address to the Illinois General Assembly Feb. 18, 2026, in the Illinois House Chamber.

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Pritzker budget address includes slight spending increase, new housing construction program, criticism of Trump

Pritizker criticizes Trump, proposes new housing, wants data center tax credits paused.

1 week ago

Star parties return to UIS for spring season

Star parties are hosted by UIS Associate Professor of Astronomy and Physics John Martin at the UIS Campus Observatory.

Gov. JB Pritzker enters the House chamber for his 2025 budget address. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)

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Pritzker to propose statewide zoning laws to spur homebuilding, limit local control

‘BUILD’ plan would allow more multi-unit housing, legalize granny flats.

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick takes questions from reporters at the Illinois State Fair’s Republican Day in August 2025. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)

1 week ago

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick focuses on public safety in GOP governor’s race

He is one of four candidates vying for the chance to unseat Pritzker.

FILE - Democratic presidential primary candidate Jesse Jackson speaks to a group of his supporters at a rally held at a Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio, April 14, 1984. (AP Photo/Rob Burns, File)

1 week ago

Key quotes from the Rev. Jesse Jackson that define his politics and legacy

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, was known not just as a tireless advocate for the Civil Rights Movement but as one of its most dynamic orators.

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No grocery tax in city budget

Revenue from new Scheels Sports Park could compensate.

1 week ago

GOP continues to rip guv on budget

Republicans want Dems to rein in spending.

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Death penalty for abortion? “Equal protection”

Proposals would reinstate capital punishment, classify abortion as first-degree murder.

Board member Sarah Blissett listens as board member Micah Miller makes a point at a school board meeting Feb. 18, 2026.

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District 186 Board mulls starting school year earlier

The problem might be the Illinois State Fair.

2 weeks ago

First measles case of 2026 confirmed in Metro East

State health officials urge residents to check MMR vaccination status after potential church exposure.

2 weeks ago

Illinois football hires Jordan Thomas and Tyrone Wheatley to bolster coaching staff

The Fighting Illini add experienced NFL and college coaches to lead the defensive line and running backs.

Bob's Discount Furniture

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Bob’s Discount Furniture opens locations in Springfield, Champaign

Two of more than 200 locations opened Friday, Feb.13.

A conceptual image of a domed Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights. (Courtesy of the Chicago Bears)

2 weeks ago

Bears stadium package has ‘positive momentum’ in Springfield, but not in end zone

Illinois lawmakers say progress has been made, but hurdles remain.

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