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Aerial view of a suburban residential neighborhood with well-kept lawns, two-story houses, and a curved street.
Local
3 hours ago
Are home prices going up in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how home prices are changing in 2026 in Springfield, IL.

Maid Rite has long been a staple along historic Route 66 in Springfield.
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
3 hours ago
Long before McDonald’s, Maid Rite pioneered the American drive-thru

“The original way — mustard, chopped onion, chopped pickles, scoop of ground beef … 1-2-3-4 this is what the Maid-Rite is. You made that in all of 15 seconds — I do 15 in a minute,” said Owner Sam Quasi.

The Muni
Local
21 hours ago
‘Mamma Mia!’ takes the stage at The Muni

Performances the next two weekends at The Muni.

Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, speaks on the House floor May 27. His bill would make Illinois the third state to regulate frontier AI models. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Local
21 hours ago
Illinois lawmakers pass landmark AI accountability bill

The measure aims to promote accountability among the most powerful AI models.

State Sen. Dale Fowler watches Gov. JB Pritzker’s State of the State speech on Feb. 18, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
21 hours ago
State Sen. Dale Fowler says he’ll step down at end of legislative session

The Harrisburg Republican has served his southern Illinois district for a decade.

Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, discusses the budget at a news conference at the Statehouse on May 27, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
Local
21 hours ago
Reducing gas tax, prepping for future shortfalls among late budget sticking points

Republicans call for lower spending and taxes as progressive Dems seek new revenue.

New York, NY USA - May 9 2023: E. Jean Carroll smiles as she leaves the courtroom after a jury found former President Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
National
22 hours ago
Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

The perjury investigation is being led by the federal prosecutors’ office in Chicago.

Kyle Adler, a 36-year-old Chilean American who was taken from his family at nine months old and illegally adopted, embraces his birth mother, Ana Maria Navarrete, after traveling from the U.S. to meet her for the first time, in Santiago, Chile, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)
IL State News
22 hours ago
Chilean American stolen as a baby reunites with his mom and gets a second chance at family

The American family that adopted Adler in 1990 raised him in an affluent Chicago suburb.

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