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National
1 year ago
Trump is set to sign a slew of executive orders. What are his priorities?

There are executive orders already prepared for Trump’s signature that will end diversity, equity and inclusion funding, crack down on border crossings and ease regulations on oil and natural gas production.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
National
1 year ago
Trump pledges a series of Day 1 executive actions to end ‘four long years of American decline’

Trump said he’d take quick action on everything from cracking down on the U.S.-Mexico border to promoting oil drilling, reining in the federal workforce and eradicating diversity programs.

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IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments on a challenge to Illinois’ concealed carry law

State appellate defender says law infringes on Second Amendment right to ‘open carry’

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Weekend Rundown
1 year ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: Looking for something to do this weekend in Springfield?

See more fun things to do in Springfield on the Capitol City Now events calendar.

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IL State News
1 year ago
Tax filing begins Jan 27

Taxpayers who file an error-free Illinois return can typically expect their direct deposit refund within about four weeks.

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Crime
1 year ago
Springfield man sentenced to 1.5 years for assaulting USPS employee

The altercation began when the postal worker attempted to intervene as French was reportedly battering his sister on a public street in Springfield.

People vote, Nov. 5, 2024, in Oak Creek, Wis.
IL State News
1 year ago
Democrats’ crisis of the future: The biggest states that back them are shrinking

The Brennan Center projects that California will lose four seats and New York two in the 2030 census. Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Wisconsin would lose one seat each.

John Deere equipment is on display at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., Aug. 31, 2015
Agriculture
1 year ago
FTC sues Deere & Co. for monopolizing farm-equipment repair market

The Moline, Illinois-based manufacturer produces repair software that is available only to its dealers, making it impossible for owners to seek less-costly remedies.

Members of the Illinois State Board of Education are pictured at the board’s December meeting. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
1 year ago
State Board of Education seeks $11.4 billion for PreK-12 spending

Requested 4.6% increase comes in face of projected revenue shortfall.