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Pine
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Pine — APL Cat of the Week

“Soft Paws, No Claws.”

Eleven
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Eleven — APL Dog of the Week

Eleven has “a deep love for her people.”

ECHL
Sports
10 months ago
Tentative agreement reached between ECHL and Players’ Association

The Bloomington Bison’s Friday night game at Iowa was canceled because of the strike.

Dog new year
Holiday Guide
10 months ago
Prepare pets for New Year’s Eve celebrations and fireworks

Warm weather and fireworks can add extra stress for pets as families ring in the new year.

police lights
Crime
10 months ago
Explosions shake homes, man arrested for detonating tannerite in Macon Co.

Authorities say Major admitted to detonating the Tannerite on his property but showed little concern for the impact the explosions were having on neighboring homes.

Entertainment
10 months ago
Illinois State Fair goes digital: Tickets for 2026 will be paperless

Digital ticketing for the 2026 season expected to improve convenience and security for fairgoers.

A screenshot of a video taken by the Wells family after Mercedes Wells gave birth to a baby, following being discharged from a hospital.
Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Mother’s traumatic labor experience sparks call for maternal health reform

Kelly’s health bill would require all hospitals to have a safe labor discharge plan, among other things.

The Illinois State Capitol is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
10 months ago
New laws: Illinois expands job-protected leave for parents with newborns in NICU

Laws also address AI in hiring, workplace transparency, organ donation leave, more.

ECHL
Sports
10 months ago
Work stoppage halts ECHL, Bloomington Bison games

A strike notice was served earlier this week.

The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
10 months ago
New Illinois laws bring major changes for workers, consumers, and businesses in 2026

From AI in hiring to healthcare coverage, new laws impact workers, consumers, and businesses.