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Chicago’s 45th Ward Committeeman Michael Rabbitt and his wife Sarah celebrate the remaining charges being dropped against him and his co-defendants in the Broadview Six protest case. (Capitol News Illinois by Hannah Meisel)
IL State News
9 hours ago
Now-cleared ‘Broadview 6’ immigration protesters seek evidence of White House pressure to indict

Acting AG Todd Blanche defends Chicago’s U.S. attorney as calls for his resignation mount.

Hot-air balloons fly in Central Illinois.
Local
10 hours ago
Balloon portion of Balloons Over 66 to return after brief cancellation

Balloons Over 66 announced Tuesday it would discontinue the portion due to a lack of “consistent support” and “financial backing” needed to fly the balloons.

Springfield first responders participate in a donut-eating contest hosted by the Salvation Army for National Donut Day.
Local
10 hours ago
Springfield first responders mark National Doughnut Day with doughnut-eating contest

The Salvation Army partners with first responders because tradition calls for feeding doughnuts to American heroes.

Chicago Bears' Dillon Thieneman talks to media during a news conference at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
10 hours ago
Bears sign safety Dillon Thieneman and center Logan Jones ahead of minicamp

The Bears begin a mandatory three-day minicamp on Tuesday.

Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ, right, runs after hitting a one-run double during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics in Chicago, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
10 hours ago
Cubs president Jed Hoyer says talented team will break out of slump, but needs to do so soon

Hoyer says the Cubs, with a deep starting lineup and strong defensive play, shouldn’t be wallowing at the .240 winning percentage they’ve had since May 9.

FILE - United States defender Chris Richards controls the ball during a friendly soccer match against Japan, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
Sports
10 hours ago
Chris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline looming

The U.S. is coming off a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Sunday.

Man in a navy jacket speaks to reporters outside a medical clinic, microphones in front labeled Capitol City Now.
Local
1 day ago
Pritzker to suspend tax breaks for data centers, urging more discussion

The governor cited growing impacts on energy affordability and water resources.

IL State News
1 day ago
Bears Board of Directors vote to advance stadium project in Hammond, Indiana

A proposal in the Illinois state legislature was meant to provide incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in the state.

Pope Leo XIV speaks to Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican. Frerichs returned $8.65 of the Pope’s own money from the state’s unclaimed property system. (Photo courtesy of Treasurer Mike Frerichs’ Twitter account)
Local
2 days ago
Illinois treasurer’s gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff’s own money

Robert Prevost had money in unclaimed property from closed PayPal account.

Titianna Ammons
Crime
2 days ago
Former Champaign Co. board member indicted by federal grand jury for COVID unemployment benefit fraud

Ammons is the daughter of State Representative Carol Ammons and Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons.

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