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Illinois State University Redbirds
Sports
9 months ago
Illinois State beats Villanova 30-14 to advance to FCS title game against Montana State

The Redbirds (12-4) put an emphatic end to the Wildcats’ 11-game win streak and will play Montana State in the title game on Jan. 5 in Nashville, Tenn.

Bill Harmon
Education
9 months ago
LLCC agriculture professor honored

Bill Harmon was honored by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education.

Measles virus illustration
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Why measles vaccines are still vital for community health

Doctor: Rising U.S. cases highlight the importance of MMR vaccination to protect children and communities.

Gov. JB Pritzker packs boxes of canned goods with members of his staff while volunteering Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at the Greater Chicago Food Depository. (Brian Cassellav /Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)
National
9 months ago
States faces a choice on whether to embrace Trump’s tax cuts on tips, overtime and more

In some states, the new federal tax breaks will automatically apply to state income taxes unless legislatures opt out.

The Paul Findley Federal Courthouse is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Hannah Meisel)
IL State News
9 months ago
Justice Department sues for access to Illinois voter rolls (READ THE LAWSUIT HERE)

Illinois among at least 19 states being sued for voter data.

Emergency medicine physician Rohini Haar (left) and New Life Centers Chief Executive Officer Matt DeMateo provide testimony to the Illinois Accountability Commission during its Dec. 18 public meeting. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
9 months ago
Illinois Accountability Commission hears testimony about excessive force by ICE agents. Felt like a ‘war zone’

Attendees call on commission to review CPD and ISP for any role they had in assisting federal immigration agents.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois
Local
9 months ago
Boys and Girls Clubs get a boost after losing millions in funding

District 186 has provided funding for three after school program sites to reopen at Blackhawk, DuBois and Ridgely Elementary Schools on Jan. 12.

Robin Roberts Stadium exterior
Sports
9 months ago
Lucky Horseshoes announce 2026 schedule

The schedule includes a two-city, day-night doubleheader with Decatur’s new team.

Illinois Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders cautions school officials Wednesday not to expect major funding increases in the upcoming budget year. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
9 months ago
Illinois Education officials brace for lean fiscal year ahead

State board preparing budget request amid growing demands, flat revenue forecast.