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Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
History
7 minutes ago
New map celebrates Route 66 in Illinois

“The new Route 66 map is a must for enthusiasts and road trippers celebrating 100th anniversary of the Mother Road.”

Deputy Governor Andy Manar (left) and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) speak Wednesday in Champaign.
Agriculture
26 minutes ago
Budzinski and Manar spotlight Illinois’ biomanufacturing future

Lawmakers discuss new markets for farmers, workforce opportunities, and the impact of the iFAB Tech Hub on Central Illinois’ economy.

Mega Millions lottery machine
IL State News
47 minutes ago
Illinois Lottery player wins $536 million Mega Millions jackpot

One online lottery player won the grand prize, while another won $5 million.

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association building, located in Springfield. The IMA is one of over a dozen organizations petitioning the Illinois Commerce Commission to end workshops researching the future of natural gas in Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
55 minutes ago
Business coalition warns against phasing out use of natural gas in Illinois

Group petitions ICC to end workshops studying the future of gas in the state.

The Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield in February 2026. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Reece Dower)
IL State News
1 hour ago
Illinois officials say the state is mostly insulated from Trump’s election threats

Federal rhetoric about election intervention hasn’t yet translated into concrete action, election officials say.

Sen. Julie Morrison, D-Lake Forest, presents a bill in the Illinois Senate on May 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 hour ago
Senate advances bills requiring more insurance for boaters, protections for mobile ID users

The Illinois Senate faces a Friday deadline to move bills out of committee for consideration on the floor.

Italy catcher Kyle Teel (3) celebrates as he run the bases after a home run against the United States inning of a World Baseball Classic game, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Sports
2 hours ago
White Sox catcher Kyle Teel expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks with right hamstring strain

Teel, 24, injured his hamstring playing for Italy during its 8-6 upset of the U.S. on Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.

FILE-A Springfield Fire truck.
Local
6 hours ago
Person rescued from balcony of apartment fire in Springfield

Springfield firefighters were called to the 400 block of Durkin Dr. around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday. 

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