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A map showing the country of Kenya.
Local
6 hours ago
Some of the Dominical Sisters of Springfield are going to Kenya

A donation and some help for resources are on the way to Kenya! All thanks to The Dominical Sisters of Springfield.

Local
20 hours ago
Cannabis overhaul is now law

The legislation also takes aim at intoxicating hemp.

An example of a Phenix Salon Suites location.
Local
22 hours ago
Salon chain wants to add more Illinois franchise locations, including in Springfield

A location in Springfield is to be determined.

Traci Kinsley (at podium), principal of the high school at Monarch Youth Center, speaks to the graduates Monday, June 29.
Local
23 hours ago
First high school graduation held at new junevile correctional facility in Lincoln

Officials referred to Monarch in 2025 as a sort of new approach to juvenile corrections.

A sign provides notice for a public meeting of the Hoffman Estates Plan Commission to discuss rezoning the 186-acre property at Higgins Road and Route 59. The developer notified the village on July 1 that it would withdraw the rezoning request after community backlash. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
1 day ago
Developer withdraws rezoning request for controversial data center in Hoffman Estates

The project conjured statewide questions about the role of neighboring communities in data center decisions.

The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
1 day ago
Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations

Andrew Boutros, the U.S attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, said the massive review will include all pending grand jury proceedings in his district as well as other presentations by prosecutors going back almost 20 years.

FILE - Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling watches a march to the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon,File)
IL State News
1 day ago
Head of the Chicago Police Department to retire after 3 years in the position

Murders and shootings, which are typically the focal points for crime in Chicago, have fluctuated over the last few years, but so far they are down this year by 32% and 41%, respectively, compared to 2023, according to the most recent department crime statistics.

Child wearing a bright hat takes a big bite of a hot dog with pickle and vegetables outdoors, close-up view
Food Scene
1 day ago
What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up

Chicago-style hot dogs are grilled over an open flame. The steamed buns almost always have poppy seeds. No ketchup is allowed.

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