Illinois State Board of Education member James Anderson, left, listens to a presentation about budget challenges for PreK-12 education along with board members Laura Gonzalez and Patricia Nugent. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
11 months ago
Budget pressures could impact K-12 funding in Illinois

State Board of Education gets briefing on fiscal landscape ahead.

Amazon workers strike
Business
11 months ago
Amazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contract

As groundwork continues on a new Springfield warehouse and distribution facility, Amazon workers in Skokie, Illinois and other locations are striking.

Road closed sign
Local
11 months ago
ROAD CLOSURE: Archer Elevator Road

A portion of Archer Elevator Road will be closed starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday.

Robert E. Crimo III, arrives before Judge Victoria A. Rossetti during a case management and ruling on motions at the Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan, Ill., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
Crime
11 months ago
Man charged with mass shooting at Illinois parade loses bid to bar his statements at trial

Attorneys for Robert Crimo III claimed he was denied his right to see a lawyer during a police interview. But a judge says video clearly shows Crimo waiving his right to remain silent and declining to meet a lawyer.

Crime Stoppers
Crime
11 months ago
Crime Stoppers seeks tips on White Oaks Mall vandalism

Springfield police are asking for the public’s help after a costly act of vandalism at White Oaks Mall last month.

Chicago nightclub memorial
Local
11 months ago
Demolition begins on former Chicago nightclub where stampede killed 21

In the pre-dawn hours of Feb. 17, 2003, security guards at the crowded E2 dance hall used pepper spray to break up a fight, causing panic among patrons who rushed the front door. Because the doors only opened inward, a frenzied crowd piled up. The crush killed 21 and injured 57. The building has been vacant since.

Bobby Rush
Local
11 months ago
Electors cast official votes for president

Harris, Walz take Illinois’ 19 electoral votes

Vanellope - Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
11 months ago
Meet Vanellope – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Vanellope is a gorgeous torbie (tabby + tortoiseshell) kitten and enjoys the company of other kittens.

Grubhub cooler on motorcycle
Business
11 months ago
Grubhub agrees to $25M settlement after Illinois AG initiates FTC investigation

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul initiated the FTC investigation into Grubhub’s deceptive practices, which affected drivers, customers, and restaurants.

School rideshare app
Education
11 months ago
Schools are cutting bus service for children. Parents are turning to ride-hailing apps

Several startup companies have begun working with school systems to provide rideshare services.