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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 corruption charges on Feb. 12, 2025. Ahead of his June 13 sentencing, federal prosecutors are recommending Madigan be sentenced to 12 ½ years in prison, plus a $1.5 million fine. The former speaker is asking for five years’ probation, including one year of home detention. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
10 months ago
Prosecutors ask judge to sentence ex-Speaker Madigan to 12 ½ years in prison

Madigan asks for 5 years’ probation, 1 year of home detention ahead of June sentencing

Illinois lawmakers are advancing legislation to impose more regulation and control over pharmacy benefit managers, firms that negotiate and manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurance plans. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers

Legislation seeks to regulate third-party insurers and prevent spread of ‘pharmacy deserts’

Emmons King
Sports
10 months ago
No longer interim, King named permanent UIS Track/Cross Country coach

King has been interim coach the last three years

Springfield Police Officers joining the force
Local
10 months ago
Springfield Police swears in 9 new officers

Seven just graduated from training

Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week
Crime
10 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help identify suspect in Butternut Hut arson

Surveillance video shows a suspect; now, you can help identify that person

State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen is pictured on the Senate floor on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
10 months ago
Bill would require police training for sexual assault, conflicts of interest

‘Anna’s Law’ cleared both chambers of General Assembly unanimously

Small Business Metro Services
Business
10 months ago
20 new small businesses added to ‘Illinois Made’ program

Two of the businesses are in Springfield