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Stewart -- Animal Protective League Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 hour ago
Meet Stewart — APL Dog of the Week

“An active guy with lots of energy!”

Rain -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 hour ago
Meet Rain — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

“Fabulously friendly” and would like to be adopted with any of her siblings!

Birdie -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 hours ago
Meet Birdie — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Birdie is a lab mix and loves to play outside!

Environmental advocates rally for greater data center regulation in Illinois at the Capitol on Wednesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Local
3 hours ago
Illinois lawmakers begin days of deep dives on data centers

The House committee hearing was the first of several planned in the coming weeks.

A LifeSafer intelligence speed assistance device installed in a vehicle. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
IL State News
3 hours ago
License suspension or speed control? Lawmakers explore alternative for reckless drivers

Bill would allow certain offenders to apply for the program.

The sun sets over a field of corn in Douglas County. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Agriculture
3 hours ago
Illinois farmers ease critical labor shortages through this agricultural visa program

The H-2A visa has become a lifeline for farmers who can’t find enough domestic workers

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Shane Smith (64) throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Sports
3 hours ago
White Sox option opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A after 3 shaky outings

The White Sox don’t expect it to be a long stay in the minors.

Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Sports
3 hours ago
White Sox will pay tribute to loyal fan Pope Leo by giving away pope-themed hats

A limited number of hats shaped like the Pope’s miter, with the team’s sock logo in the middle, will be distributed.

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