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Security guard in a neon-yellow jacket standing at a metal detector, viewed from behind.
Local
11 minutes ago
Coming soon to council chambers: security?

Aldermen say increasing threats worry them.

Men's gymnastics
Sports
10 hours ago
Fred Richard wins 2nd straight all-around crown, Stanford wins 11th NCAA gymnastics championship

Competition was held at the University of Illinois.

Joseph Leckner, 35, is accused of beating a puppy in Taylorville.
Crime
2 days ago
Police: Video shows Taylorville man beating puppy to death

Joseph A. Leckner is charged with Animal Cruelty.

Long John Silver's storefront with a tall yellow inflatable fish outside and a 'Now Open' marquee in front.
Local
2 days ago
New Long John Silver’s now open on Dirksen

The new location is just down the street from its old location.

Buddy -- Animal Protective League Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 days ago
Meet Buddy — APL Pet of the Week

Big heart, bigger energy!

Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights speaks on the House floor April 17. Canty is the sponsor on a contentious human composting bill. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
2 days ago
School cell phone ban, human composting bills among hundreds advancing in Springfield

House approves new privacy rules for abortion care.

Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, takes a picture of the vote board in the Illinois House after the passage of a bill in May 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
2 days ago
House approves Pritzker initiative to regulate social media algorithms

Plan seeks to make children’s social media feeds less addictive.

State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado speaks on the House floor on Wednesday, April 15. (Capitol News Illinois phot by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
2 days ago
Latin American history, pet custody bills advance in Springfield ahead of deadline

Lawmakers moving dozens of measures as legislature enters final 6-week stretch.

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