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A billboard promoting the Proud Boys, a right-wing extremist group, appears in a cornfield in Clinton County, Illinois. (Molly Parker/CNI)
IL State News
10 months ago
Billboard promoting far-right group Proud Boys springs up in southern Illinois

The advertisement near a Breese high school appears to be a recruiting tool

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IL State News
10 months ago
Raoul sues Trump administration for access to crime victim funding

DOJ blocking distribution of funds to ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions

Bubbles -- Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Bubbles — Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

A beautiful good girl who needs a lot of help from a dog parent or foster.

Bobbin -- Meow Mobile's Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Bobbin — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

This itty bitty kitty is ready for your home — maybe with a brother or sister!

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
Crime
10 months ago
Black mayors of cities Trump decries as ‘lawless’ tout significant declines in violent crimes

President Donald Trump has deployed the first of 800 National Guard members to Washington, D.C. But, the Republican president is setting his sights on other cities including Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles and Oakland, California.

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions during a news conference Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
10 months ago
DOJ demands sensitive Illinois voter registration data after state responds

Elections board offered partially redacted data; federal officials insist on complete database

UIS Athletics
Sports
10 months ago
Jacobs joins UIS Men’s Basketball coaching staff

Nolan Jacobs started out as a manager at ISU before coaching

Carmine McBride remains jailed after allegedly sexually assaulting a girl.
Crime
10 months ago
Springfield man accused of sexually assaulting young girl

The victim is said to be a girl under the age of 13.

Rice crop
Agriculture
10 months ago
U of I researcher leads groundbreaking development in rice breeding

A rising global population with growing economic power means demand for high-quality grain will continue to increase, making efficient and cost-effective breeding programs essential.