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Crime
1 year ago
Springfield man charged in fatal Logan County crash

Driver, also injured, faces five citations

Dozens of Illinois schools have mascots that feature Native American imagery or names. A bill that would have banned them stalled in the Senate. From left to right, top to bottom: Logos for the Stockton Blackhawks, Calumet Indians, Altamont Indians, Bremen Braves, Deer Creek Chiefs, Mt. Zion Braves, Annawan Braves, Marengo Indians. (Capitol News Illinois illustration)
IL State News
1 year ago
Mascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances

Legislative session ends with no final action on school mascot bill

The Illinois Capitol Building is pictured on the final night of the 2025 spring session on May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) The Illinois Capitol Building is pictured on the final night of the 2025 spring session on May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois’ $55.2B budget ‘incomplete,’ Civic Federation president says

Democrats monitoring Congress for actions that could force changes to budget

Sean Grayson
Crime
1 year ago
Attorneys prepare for trial in death of Sonya Massey

Routine hearing, but courtroom was packed

IL State News
1 year ago
State reaffirms pregnant women’s right to abortions

Pritzker administration says Trump administration is acting “cruel”

A state law banning “swipe fees” on the tax and tip portion of debit and credit card transactions could be delayed until next year.
Business
1 year ago
Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban

General Assembly approved the partial ban at behest of retailers last year

Hex dog APL
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Hex — APL Dog of the Week

Full of energy and ready for you to take home!

Elphaba the Cat APL
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Elphaba — APL Cat of the Week

A senior cat with plenty of love to give!