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Election workers check voters’ names against a registration list and hand out ballots at a polling place in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Peter Hancock)

3 weeks ago

DOJ demands Illinois voter personal information by Sept. 1

State asked for deadline extension to research legal basis of the demand.

A picture of how the billboard will look, as seen on a similar sign in Salem, Missouri. (Provided by United Methodist Church)

3 weeks ago

United Methodist Church buys billboard space that hosted Proud Boys sign

‘Hate Divides, love Unites’ will be message on southern Illinois sign.

Springfield Police say these two guns were found Monday night in a vehicle.

3 weeks ago

Springfield residents arrested after police find two guns

Police say the two guns found were loaded.

Frank Lesko, State Senate candidate, makes his campaign announcement Tuesday as Dianne Barghouti Hardwick, Sangamon County Republican Party Chair, looks on.

3 weeks ago

Frank Lesko to run for Illinois Senate seat

Lesko says he wants to lower costs for working families.

Isringhausen Imports

3 weeks ago

Deadline coming for Isringhousing program providing grants to small businesses

The deadline to apply is September 1st!

3 weeks ago

$2B investment for Tuscola ammonia plant

Cronus Chemicals will build huge fertilizer plant.

3 weeks ago

Trial expected to start Tuesday for man accused of shooting ISP trooper

Cristobal Santana of Chicago pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and multiple battery charges.

3 weeks ago

People could face criminal charges for threatening teachers, school staff under new Illinois bill

Teachers across the state have confronted school boards over recent years to address the rise in student violence. Yet, parents and guardians are also leaving many educators and administrators terrified to go to work.

Farm Progress Show in Decagtur

3 weeks ago

Farm Progress Show celebrating 20 years of Progress City

"Decatur is in the middle of what we call the three I-s: Indiana, Illinois and Iowa," said Rick Wild, the On-site Operations Manager for the show.

District 186 headquarters sign

3 weeks ago

The search is on for a new District 186 superintendent

D-186 could pay school board association tens of thousands of dollars.

Governor JB Pritzker, surrounded by local and State of Illinois political leaders, speaks Monday afternoon in Chicago.

3 weeks ago

‘Mr. President, do not come to Chicago’

Duckworth: "Cadet Bone Spurs" dodged the draft five times.

Aumaurionne Flowers

3 weeks ago

Two weekend shootings in Springfield: man arrested for one, one critically injured in another

Convicted felon arrested for one shooting, while a man is in critical condition in another.

Illinois Economic Development Corporation

3 weeks ago

New name for IL public-private economic development engine

Goodbye, Intersect Illinois. Hello, Illinois Economic Development Corporation.

3 weeks ago

Debate over renewables continues

The problem is "just being stupid," says Illinois Freedom Caucus chairman State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro).

3 weeks ago

New student board member at D-186

SHS construction has "character and potential," says Jordan Robinson.

Armed members of the South Carolina National Guard are positioned outside of Union Station in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

3 weeks ago

Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

“I think Chicago will be our next,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday, adding, “And then we’ll help with New York.”

Tractors on display at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur.

3 weeks ago

Farm Progress Show takes over Decatur this week

Everything from tractors and seed, to NASCAR drivers and politicians, will be at the Farm Progress Show.

police lights

3 weeks ago

Bloomington man arrested for allegedly killing unborn child

The suspect has been arrested; the investigation is ongoing.

3 weeks ago

Trees planted in 1970s will die after damage inflicted by people

The damage will result in thousands of dollars in damages and an environmental impact.

President Donald Trump speaks with members of law enforcement and National Guard soldiers, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

3 weeks ago

The Latest: Trump plans crime crackdown in Chicago similar to DC

“When we’re ready, we’ll go in and straighten out Chicago, just like we did D.C.,” Trump said in the Oval Office.

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