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The headquarters of Commonwealth Edison, one of the state’s largest utilities, is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)
Business
6 months ago
High energy prices, federal dollars turn nuke subsidies into ratepayer relief in northern Illinois

Advocates called the energy credits ‘a testament’ to pro-consumer legislation.

Chicago White Sox Logo
Sports
6 months ago
Blue Jays move Bieber to 60-day injured list after getting Sosa in trade with White Sox

His move to the 60-day IL clears a roster spot for the 26-year-old Sosa, who batted .212 with three RBIs in 12 games for the White Sox this season.

Dave McGinnis
Sports
6 months ago
Dave McGinnis, former Cardinals head coach and longtime NFL assistant, dies at 74

A respected defensive mind, McGinnis began his NFL career with the Chicago Bears in 1986 as linebackers coach, a season after the franchise won the Super Bowl.

Forrest -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
6 months ago
Meet Forrest — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

The shelters are full, and Forrest is ready to come home with you.

Godzilla -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
6 months ago
Meet Godzilla — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Don’t let the name fool you. Godzilla is “a gorgeous ginger guy.”

Members of the UIS United Faculty union went on strike Friday morning, picketing around the UIS quad.
Local
6 months ago
Faculty strike at University of Illinois Springfield continues into second week

Administration, union remain divided over salary increases.

Ben Kramer is the new men's basketball coach at Lincoln Land Community College.
Sports
6 months ago
LLCC selects assistant to become head men’s basketball coach

Ben Kramer has been an assistant in the program for 15 years.

The event is personal for organizer Jamesly Jesse, who survived the 2010 Haiti earthquake and is now giving back as a high school senior and Eagle Scout.
Local
6 months ago
Volunteers in Moweaqua pack thousands of meals for families in Haiti

Over 200 people joined “Jamesly’s Packathon” with the goal of packing over 50,000 meals.

WNBA
Sports
6 months ago
Chicago Sky land rising star Rickea Jackson from LA Sparks in a trade for Ariel Atkins

Jackson was the No. 4 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and averaged 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists last season.

Soybeans from last year's harvest are loaded into a truck at Doug Bartek's farm near Wahoo, Neb., on Monday, April 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Agriculture
6 months ago
Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

“Our biggest struggles are our inputs, be it fertilizer, seed, chemical, parts,” Bartek said.