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US cardinals to vote on new pope
National
1 year ago
US Cardinals with Illinois connections to vote for the next pope

U.S. Cardinals with Illinois connections to vote for the next pope

Horace Mann sign at Springfield, IL headquarters
Business
1 year ago
Horace Mann: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Horace Mann Educators Corp. on Tuesday reported earnings of $38.2 million in its first quarter.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is pictured in her final state central committee meeting as Democratic Party of Illinois chair in 2022. At the time, she was unseated by state Rep. Lisa Hernandez, Gov. JB Pritzker’s preferred candidate for party chair. She’s pictured alongside then-party treasurer Michael Dorf. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 year ago
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joins Democratic primary to fill Durbin’s Senate seat

Former state party chair once again challenging a Pritzker-backed candidate.

Raw poultry with magnifying glass with contaminant icons
IL State News
1 year ago
New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says

Health officials say at least seven people in six states have been affected in a new salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry.

State Sen. Cristina Castro is pictured in a Senate Executive Committee hearing last year in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Education
1 year ago
Senate leaders split on community college bachelor’s degree proposal

Measure backed by Pritzker has so far stalled in the General Assembly.

Mother cat nursing kittens
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Kittens! – Our Friends of SCACAC Cats of the Week

It’s Kitten Season – How can you help?

Trigger - Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Trigger – Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

Trigger is a friendly, happy Plott Hound mix boy who is one year old. This handsome young guy has a ton of energy and will be a great partner for long walks, playing and outdoor adventures.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker
National
1 year ago
Pritzker and Ocasio-Cortez: A billionaire and a former bartender emerge as Trump resistance leaders

Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, have seen their national profiles rise by delivering messages that excite a demoralized and fractured party.

Child stomping in puddle
Local
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Mild week ahead with spotty showers possible

Mild temps with a chance for spotty showers for most of the workweek.

City Water Light and Power logo
Local
1 year ago
Spring Savings Tips From CWLP

If you have questions or want more tips, go to the Save Energy-Save Water tab at CWLP.