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Building construction of house - Timber framing stage of a new residential home attic construction using trusses for roof structure. A construction site set against a clear blue sky.
Local
22 hours ago
Despite BUILD’s failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins

Governor says he will keep trying on affordable housing plan.

Ronda Dawson, left, executive director of teaching and learning at the Illinois State Board of Education, and Kirsten Parr, director of standards and instruction, present the final draft of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan during the board’s regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
23 hours ago
ISBE zeroes in on improving math education in Illinois

‘First-of-its-kind’ numeracy plan seeks to boost student math performance.

Canned goods in a pantry. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IL State News
23 hours ago
Small food assistance nonprofits eligible for new state grant program

Funding is open to food assistance organizations without full-time employees.

Dark Honda sedan crashed into a fallen tree limb blocking a suburban street after a storm, with branches scattered on the road and sidewalk edges.
IL State News
1 day ago
UPDATE: Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana

At least two other tornadoes battered communities in and around Streator, Illinois, and Hebron, Indiana, the National Weather Service reported.

Woman with glasses and a purple cardigan speaking into a microphone in a formal meeting room, gesturing with her other hand.
Local
2 days ago
Bill creates gender-affirming, reproductive care protections for out-of-state foster placements

Republicans accuse majority party of ideological overreach.

Chicago Bears defensive backs Coby Bryant, right, works with Dillon Thieneman during the NFL football team's practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
2 days ago
Coby Bryant brings his fiery intensity to a new-look secondary for the Chicago Bears

“I’m a true competitor,” he said. “I don’t care if it’s walking down the street, I want to walk faster than somebody else. I don’t care what it is.”

White Sox player in pinstripes celebrates on the field, jumping with arms outstretched as fans cheer in the background.
Sports
2 days ago
White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery hasn’t calmed down after his historic walk-off MLB debut

Montgomery was still buzzing hours after his 343-foot, opposite-field shot cleared the fence in left field.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws a ball during the NFL football team's practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
2 days ago
Caleb Williams credits Bears coach Ben Johnson as a stabilizing factor in his improvement

“There’s so much to unlock, there’s so much to get better at, there’s so much left of ball for me and us and accolades that we’ll have as a team and things like that,” Williams said Thursday.

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