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Rudy -- Animal Protective League Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
8 months ago
Meet Rudy — APL Dog of the Week

Also known to some as “Cowboy”!

A rally was held Wednesday afternoon outside the Peoria County Courthouse, organized by supporters of Sonya Massey's family.
Crime
8 months ago
Family of Sonya Massey speaks out as Week 1 of the Sean Grayson Murder Trial ends

“The love we have for each other is what gets us through.”

A standoff unfolded Thursday in the University of Illinois' Campustown area.
Crime
8 months ago
UPDATE: Eight detained, three arrested after SWAT standoff in U of I’s Campustown area

Police say incident began as sexual assault investigation at vacant home scheduled for demolition; area now secure, investigation ongoing.

The clinic also seeks to challenge misconceptions — such as the idea that eating disorders affect only young women.
Health & Wellness
8 months ago
New clinic brings specialized eating disorder treatment to central Illinois

Champaign native and therapist opens region’s only eating disorder-focused center outside Chicago.

The Michael A. Bilandic Building, pictured in spring 2024, houses the offices of the Illinois Commerce Commission. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
8 months ago
Natural gas rate increases likely for Ameren, Nicor customers next year

Proposed regulatory decision cuts companies’ requests, but still recommends increasing bills.

A man in military-style fatigues walks outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Oct. 9. National Guard troops were deployed to the facility earlier in the day. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
National
8 months ago
With Supreme Court decision still pending, judge extends block on Guard in Chicago indefinitely

U.S. District Judge April Perry on Wednesday blocked the deployment of Guard troops to the Chicago area until the case has been decided either in her court or the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes.

A standoff unfolded Thursday in the University of Illinois' Campustown area.
Crime
8 months ago
Standoff ends safely in U of I’s Campustown area

A home was surrounded in the area. It’s not yet clear why.

IL State News
8 months ago
Illinois hosts conference on combatting hate and protecting human rights

State leaders and experts gather in Champaign to build a roadmap for countering hate, promoting inclusivity, and strengthening democracy.