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Marc Bell
Local
4 hours ago
Bell: Sangamon County Jail isn’t safe, but I’ll change that if elected

Bell says the jail is in disrepair, and getting that up to code is job one.

For sale for rent sign in front of home showing economic signs of increased inflation and mortgage rates depicting housing market crisis and financial troubles
Local
12 hours ago
Pritzker, Illinois Housing Development Authority announce $156 million investment in housing

BUILD plan includes programs to make affordable housing for homebuyers.

The Aligned ORD-03 data center is under construction at 50 NW Point Blvd. in Elk Grove Village, nicknamed the ‘data center capital of the Midwest’ for its high per-capita concentration of data centers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Business
12 hours ago
Morgan County voters to weigh in on data center restrictions

The nonbinding question asks whether the county should restrict data center construction and operations.

Department of Children and Family Services Director Heidi Mueller testifies in Sangamon County court on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Local
12 hours ago
DCFS director found in contempt for noncompliance with Sangamon County judge’s order

Agency blamed filing errors on months of missed court dates.

State Rep. Margaret Croke talks to reporters outside the Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield on Monday, Oct. 27, as she waits to file her petitions to run for comptroller. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) State Rep. Margaret Croke talks to reporters outside the Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield on Monday, Oct. 27, as she waits to file her petitions to run for comptroller. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
1 day ago
Croke: I’ll use my voice to keep improving state finances, if elected as comptroller

That’s in addition to what Croke calls “low-hanging fruit” like possibly eliminating the use of paper checks to pay bills.

This booking photo provided by the Palatine Police Department on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, shows Alexandros Paporakis. (Palatine Police Department via AP)
IL State News
1 day ago
Chicago-area Hindu community shaken but resilient after alleged mass shooting plan was thwarted

Members of the targeted temple and others in the area said they are seeking comfort in preserving traditions, determined to celebrate the holidays without fear — and to press for ways to address hatred hurled at the community.

Sports
1 day ago
Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons in pricey trade with the Tennessee Titans

The Chicago Bears acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday.

Crews from Taylorville and several other departments responded to a blaze in the 1000 block of West Vine Street Wednesday, October 28.
Local
1 day ago
One firefighter injured fighting blaze at Taylorville home

The firefighter was treated and released from the hospital.

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