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Smokey - Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
11 months ago
Meet Smokey – Our Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Smokey is a handsome black & white charmer, around a year old.

From left to right: Sen. Dick Durbin, former Secretary of State Jesse White, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Gov. JB Pritzker celebrate at Governor’s Day at the 2022 Illinois State Fair in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
11 months ago
Duckworth endorses Lt. Gov. Stratton for U.S. Senate seat to replace Durbin

Stratton secures endorsements from state’s top 2 Dems before other candidates join race.

Rosie - Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
11 months ago
Meet Rosie – Our SCACAC Dog of the Week

Adopt a dog now thru May 21st during our Spring Adoption Special! Adoption fees reduced to $30, and you’ll receive a free starter kit that includes a leash and collar, toy, blanket and food. You’ll also receive a free training assessment at Rediscover Your Dog.

Heavy rain on car
Local
11 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Warm start to what will become a stormy week

Chance for rain and storms starting Tuesday.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, Sunday April 27, 2025, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Reba Saldanha)
National
11 months ago
JB Pritzker calls out ‘do-nothing’ Democrats for failing to push back against Trump

While Pritzker continued to attack Trump, he also focused on what he says are shortcomings in his own party, assailing Democrats for listening to “a bunch of know-nothing political types” instead of everyday Americans.

Dandelions in field with partly cloudy skies
Local
11 months ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Mild and dry for Saturday and Sunday

Expect highs in the 60s for Saturday and Sunday.

Robert E. Crimo III watches the jury selection process during the first day of his trial, accused of opening fire on a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade, killing seven people, at the Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan, Ill., Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, Pool, File)
Crime
11 months ago
Illinois man gets life sentence after admitting to deadly shooting at 2022 July Fourth parade

Lake County Judge Victoria Rossetti handed down seven consecutive sentences of natural life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton speaks at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association brunch in Springfield in August 2024. She became the first high-ranking Democrat to formally announce her candidacy for U.S. Senate on Thursday, April 24, one day after Illinois’ senior U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced he would not run again after his term ends in 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
11 months ago
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces U.S. Senate campaign

Stratton first Democrat to announce intention to fill retiring Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat.

Road closed sign
Local
11 months ago
East Cook Street closed due to water main leak

East Cook Street closed due to water main repairs.