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Megan Jeyifo, executive director of Chicago Abortion Fund, speaks at a news conference announcing the Prairie State Access Fund in January. (Submitted photo taken by Alicia Hurtado, Chicago Abortion Fund)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
As Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion access, a new public-private partnership emerges

Thousands of abortion-seekers have traveled to the state, which has laws that protect abortion.

Jacksonville Police Department
Crime
2 weeks ago
Jacksonville Police arrest suspect after reported home invasion

Police identified the suspect as Tynajah M. Lane of Jacksonville. Lane has been arrested on preliminary charges of home invasion and aggravated assault.

Lola -- Animal Protective League Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 weeks ago
Meet Lola — APL Cat of the Week

A sweet, “quiet beauty.”

Dusty -- Animal Protective League Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 weeks ago
Meet Dusty — APL Dog of the Week

Dusty is a “true cuddlebug.”

Lobbyists with a variety of health and human service organizations across Illinois watch Gov. Pritzker’s annual budget address at the Illinois State Library Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Medill Illinois News Bureau by George Alexandrakis)
Local
2 weeks ago
Human service advocates say they are worried after Pritzker’s status-quo budget proposal

Some express concern the state can’t offset federal funding cuts.

Sports
2 weeks ago
Lenyn Sosa focuses on improvement amid uncertain future with the White Sox

Sosa led Chicago with a career-high 22 homers and 75 RBIs in 140 games last year.

Nicole Moody, Dist. 186 Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning and School Culture.
Local
3 weeks ago
Dist. 186 administrator to become next Decatur superintendent

Moody will replace current superintendent Rochelle Clark, who announced her retirement in October 2024.

Diners sit at bar patios near Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, before a home game against the Orioles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Sports
3 weeks ago
Healthy again, Cade Horton looking for a big second season with the Chicago Cubs

After beginning last season with Triple-A Iowa, Horton made his big league debut in May.

Sports
3 weeks ago
Bears promote longtime scout, executive Jeff King to assistant general manager

King’s promotion comes after Ian Cunningham left late last month to become Atlanta’s general manager.

Rev. Jesse Jackson
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DC

Jackson will still lie in repose next week at the Chicago headquarters of his Rainbow PUSH Coalition with a public celebration of life and homegoing services to follow.

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