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Pumpkin - Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Pumpkin — Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

Pumpkin had a rough start, but is a sweetheart and wants to come home with you!

Rhea -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Rhea — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

We recently featured Rhea’s mother, Wren.

Kathy Salvi speaks to supporters at the 2022 Illinois State Fair in Springfield as a candidate for U.S. Senate. Salvi was elected chair of the Illinois Republican Party in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
10 months ago
Which Republicans are seeking statewide office in 2026? So far, hardly any

Politicians set to gather at State Fair this week, unofficially kicking off 2026 election season.

2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Avenue
Local
10 months ago
State Fair announces Twilight Parade winners

Many Springfield-based winners of Twilight Parade awards.

Duke -- the Animal Protective League Dog of the Week!
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Duke — APL Dog of the Week

Affectionate, and may be a bit of a loner, but still a good boy!

The contents of a time capsule discovered at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.
History
10 months ago
Taylorville Memorial Hospital cracks open time capsule for public viewing

The time capsule contains a history of the TMH’s precursor, St. Vincent Hospital, including photographs of the facility in 1940 and 1953.

Left to right: Jeff Rogers, Don Craven and Anna Brugmann.
Business
10 months ago
Illinois newsrooms receive $4 million from state through tax credits

A law passed in 2024 was designed, in part, to fill void created by news deserts.

Sports
10 months ago
Chicago Bears call on state legislature to pass bill and provide momentum for suburban stadium

The Bears have the plans drawn up for the indoor stadium but need a mega bill to pass in Springfield in October to supply momentum for the construction.

Former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan departs the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after receiving a 7 ½-year prison sentence on corruption charges on June 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
10 months ago
Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal

As an Oct. 13 prison report date gets closer, Madigan hires experienced appellate team.

Michelle Pankow is the new Illinois State Fire Marshal.
Local
10 months ago
Michele Pankow becomes first woman to be named Illinois State Fire Marshal

“It feels strange to say it, but it’s nice for sure,” Pankow said with a smile when asked about her new title.