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Local
1 year ago
Free breakfast and lunch for all Springfield kids through District 186

These meals follow the same diet regulations as they do during the school year

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Murphysboro Republican, speaks to reporters in Milwaukee following an event with Illinois Republicans during the Republican National Convention in July 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
1 year ago
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Illinois congressman’s appeal of mail-in voting

Lower courts ruled downstate Republican representative Bost lacked standing to sue

Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Romeoville, speaks on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, the final day of session. Avelar’s bill regarding non-FDA approved drugs passed the House this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
1 year ago
Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly

End of legislative session sees flurry of bills approved

Ty SCACAC
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Ty — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Affectionate, but nervous about being at the shelter

Marsha dog of the week
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Marsha — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Marsha has been waiting for a good home since February

Lake Springfield
Local
1 year ago
City & CWLP to mark Lake Springfield’s 90th Anniversary

Lake Springfield invites you to a party Monday

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 corruption charges on Feb. 12, 2025. Ahead of his June 13 sentencing, federal prosecutors are recommending Madigan be sentenced to 12 ½ years in prison, plus a $1.5 million fine. The former speaker is asking for five years’ probation, including one year of home detention. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
1 year ago
Prosecutors ask judge to sentence ex-Speaker Madigan to 12 ½ years in prison

Madigan asks for 5 years’ probation, 1 year of home detention ahead of June sentencing

Illinois lawmakers are advancing legislation to impose more regulation and control over pharmacy benefit managers, firms that negotiate and manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurance plans. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers

Legislation seeks to regulate third-party insurers and prevent spread of ‘pharmacy deserts’

Emmons King
Sports
1 year ago
No longer interim, King named permanent UIS Track/Cross Country coach

King has been interim coach the last three years