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Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions during a news conference Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
7 months ago
DOJ demands sensitive Illinois voter registration data after state responds

Elections board offered partially redacted data; federal officials insist on complete database

UIS Athletics
Sports
7 months ago
Jacobs joins UIS Men’s Basketball coaching staff

Nolan Jacobs started out as a manager at ISU before coaching

Carmine McBride remains jailed after allegedly sexually assaulting a girl.
Crime
7 months ago
Springfield man accused of sexually assaulting young girl

The victim is said to be a girl under the age of 13.

Rice crop
Agriculture
7 months ago
U of I researcher leads groundbreaking development in rice breeding

A rising global population with growing economic power means demand for high-quality grain will continue to increase, making efficient and cost-effective breeding programs essential.

Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer
Sports
7 months ago
U of I quarterback Luke Altmyer named to Manning Award watchlist

The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl to honor the college football achievements of Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning.

National
7 months ago
Texas Democrats set plan to end nearly 2-week walkout over Republicans’ redraw of US House maps

Texas House Democrats said in a statement that attorneys have told them they must return to the state to “build a strong public legislative record” for an upcoming legal battle against a new map.

This subject is wanted for a recent burglary in Springfield.
Crime
7 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying burglary suspect

The suspected break-in happened one week ago.

David Jordan is wanted by Illinois State and Gibson City Police.
Crime
7 months ago
Manhunt continues for 70-year-old suspect in shooting of two officers in Gibson City

The deputy, a six-year veteran, sustained gunshot wounds to the left knee and arm. The GCPD officer, on the force for one year, was hit in the left hip.

Chicago Police squad car
Crime
7 months ago
Prosecutors won’t charge Chicago officers who fired nearly 100 times during a deadly traffic stop

The shooting that killed Dexter Reed, a Black man, raised questions about the use of force and the role of tactical officers who were involved.

UIS Athletics
Sports
7 months ago
Hughes Promoted to Full-Time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at UIS

D’Angelo Hughes is a graduate of Springfield Southeast High School.