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Mr. T, Hall of Famer

Illinois Broadcasters Association inducts "A-Team" star.

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The quest to be first…on the ballot

Monday was the first day for candidates to file their petitions for March 17 primary.

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UIS professor: ICE is “messaging”

Geras comments on 2026 election.

Footbal

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IHSA Football playoffs — seedings and pairings

Check out who will be playing who in the first round of the IHSA football playoffs.

Nehemiah Myers

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Decatur man jailed on murder charges for shooting death of teen

Two search warrants led to the arrest of the suspect.

Three men in Customs and Border Protection uniforms stand on the roof of a Broadview immigration facility taking pictures of the surrounding area on Oct. 9. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

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Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino ordered to testify in federal court

Judge asked to order many immigrants released from detention to electronic monitoring.

Ruben Torres Maldonado, center

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Judge rules immigration detention of Chicago man with daughter battling cancer is illegal

Torres' attorney took the ruling as a win — for now.

Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer

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Illini falters in 42–25 loss to Washington

Turnovers and missed stops doom Illinois as Huskies rack up nearly 450 yards in road defeat.

A rally was held Wednesday afternoon outside the Peoria County Courthouse, organized by supporters of Sonya Massey's family.

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Family of Sonya Massey speaks out as Week 1 of the Sean Grayson Murder Trial ends

“The love we have for each other is what gets us through."

A small group of rally-goers were outside the Peoria County Courthouse Friday afternoon.

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Expert in Sean Grayson trial: Helpful, or a ‘self-licking ice cream cone’?

Another expert witness spent all day on the witness stand. And, rally-goers are met with a popular Lee Greenwood song.

A standoff unfolded Thursday in the University of Illinois' Campustown area.

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UPDATE: Eight detained, three arrested after SWAT standoff in U of I’s Campustown area

Police say incident began as sexual assault investigation at vacant home scheduled for demolition; area now secure, investigation ongoing.

The clinic also seeks to challenge misconceptions — such as the idea that eating disorders affect only young women.

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New clinic brings specialized eating disorder treatment to central Illinois

Champaign native and therapist opens region’s only eating disorder-focused center outside Chicago.

The Michael A. Bilandic Building, pictured in spring 2024, houses the offices of the Illinois Commerce Commission. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

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Natural gas rate increases likely for Ameren, Nicor customers next year

Proposed regulatory decision cuts companies’ requests, but still recommends increasing bills.

Members of Darren Bailey's son's family.

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UPDATE: 4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says

The couple's third child was not on the helicopter.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol

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2026 will be a big year for tourism

Route 66 centennial and opening of Scheels Sports Park are the highlights.

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Sean Grayson Trial: Day 5 Blog

Check back through the day for live, real-time trial coverage.

A man in military-style fatigues walks outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Oct. 9. National Guard troops were deployed to the facility earlier in the day. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

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With Supreme Court decision still pending, judge extends block on Guard in Chicago indefinitely

U.S. District Judge April Perry on Wednesday blocked the deployment of Guard troops to the Chicago area until the case has been decided either in her court or the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes.

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Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland

Approvals fell mostly along party lines.

A standoff unfolded Thursday in the University of Illinois' Campustown area.

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Standoff ends safely in U of I’s Campustown area

A home was surrounded in the area. It's not yet clear why.

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Illinois hosts conference on combatting hate and protecting human rights

State leaders and experts gather in Champaign to build a roadmap for countering hate, promoting inclusivity, and strengthening democracy.

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