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Vehicle maintenance must be a priority before road trippers hit the highways and backroads.
Automotive Repair Expert
7 minutes ago
A guide to road trip vehicle maintenance

Follow these road trip maintenance checks to ensure that a vehicle is road-ready.

The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel) and U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice)
IL State News
23 minutes ago
U.S. attorney acknowledges speech to ‘Broadview 6’ grand jury as calls for his resignation mount

Defense demands DOJ pay attorneys’ fees, claiming ‘wide-ranging misconduct’ by prosecutors.

Most public school students in Illinois will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones in school next year under legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker says he intends to sign. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
50 minutes ago
Cell-phone ban, loosening foreign language requirements among education bills to pass

Lawmakers expand in-state tuition, amend child care licensing.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera looks to the scoreboard during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Chicago, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
1 hour ago
Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the Cubs’ rotation

Cabrera was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 24 because of a blister on his right middle finger. Boyd is coming back from left knee surgery.

Caleb Williams takes part in a photo shoot for EA Sports "Madden NFL 27" in California.
Sports
1 hour ago
Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover

Being featured on the game’s cover is “like my childhood dream was coming true,” Williams said.

This massive video board is being installed at University of Illinois' Memorial Stadium.
IL State News
6 hours ago
Alumni continue to push back against Gies Memorial Stadium renaming

“The University of Illinois dedicated their proposed stadium as a memorial to the soldiers, sailors and marines of the state of Illinois,” Reick said.

The Salvation Army building in Springfield on Clear Lake Ave.
Local
24 hours ago
Donut Day happens Friday, brings awareness to Salvation Army

A donut eating contest supporting the Salvation Army is scheduled for Friday, June 5.

Illinois currently has 18 members in the College Football Hall of Fame, including Dana Howard (2018) and Moe Gardner (2022).
Sports
1 day ago
Illinois greats Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice on 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Former Fighting Illini stars could join 18 others already enshrined in the hall.

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