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A Lamar Advertising representative on Monday moves an ad for the far-right extremist group Proud Boys; the sign was taken down entirely around noon Tuesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Molly Parker)
IL State News
7 months ago
Billboard for Proud Boys hate group removed in southern Illinois after public pressure

The sign came down a day after the Clinton County Board passed a non-binding resolution

Nexstar Media Group
Business
7 months ago
Nexstar Media Group buying Tegna in deal worth $6.2 billion

In this area, Nexstar owns WCIA-TV in Champaign/Springfield, and WCIX-TV in Springfield.

Local
7 months ago
State Police called to semi fire on I-55 near Farmersville

Traffic is being rerouted through the area.

The Red Robin in Springfield will be closing Friday, Aug. 22.
Local
7 months ago
Red Robin to close lone Springfield location

The restaurant’s last day will be Aug. 22.

A billboard promoting the Proud Boys, a right-wing extremist group, appears in a cornfield in Clinton County, Illinois. (Molly Parker/CNI)
IL State News
7 months ago
Billboard promoting far-right group Proud Boys springs up in southern Illinois

The advertisement near a Breese high school appears to be a recruiting tool

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IL State News
7 months ago
Raoul sues Trump administration for access to crime victim funding

DOJ blocking distribution of funds to ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions

Bubbles -- Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
7 months ago
Meet Bubbles — Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

A beautiful good girl who needs a lot of help from a dog parent or foster.

Bobbin -- Meow Mobile's Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
7 months ago
Meet Bobbin — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

This itty bitty kitty is ready for your home — maybe with a brother or sister!

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
Crime
7 months ago
Black mayors of cities Trump decries as ‘lawless’ tout significant declines in violent crimes

President Donald Trump has deployed the first of 800 National Guard members to Washington, D.C. But, the Republican president is setting his sights on other cities including Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles and Oakland, California.