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Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, presents a bill in the Illinois House on April 18, 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
1 month ago
Pritzker backs longtime political ally Margaret Croke for comptroller

Croke, a state representative from Chicago, was part of Pritzker’s first campaign for governor.

An oil well pumpjack is pictured.
Local
1 month ago
Taxpayers could be on the hook for millions in cleanup costs from oil and gas wells

Study finds thousands of unplugged wells in Illinois pose health and financial risks.

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions from a reporter in October 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
1 month ago
Pritzker’s new budget report could set tone for conservative 2027 spending plan

Federal cuts and changes exacerbate tightening fiscal landscape.

Children play outside at Our World of Learning Child Development Center in Alexander County in December 2024. (File photo by Julia Rendleman)
IL State News
1 month ago
Feds can’t withhold social service funds from 5 Democratic states amid fraud claims, judge rules

The states affected include California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.

Marimar Martinez looks at her attorney with tears in her eyes as he speaks to press about the lingering impact the shooting has had on her after a Feb. 6, 2026, hearing to modify the protective order sealing evidence in her case. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
1 month ago
Judge rules to release evidence in Border Patrol shooting of Marimar Martinez

Evidence includes texts sent by the agent who shot Martinez, body camera footage.

Ted Dabrowski talks to fellow Republicans at a State Central Committee meeting in Springfield on Aug. 14, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
1 month ago
Conservative policy wonk Ted Dabrowski gets off sidelines with run for governor

Dabrowski said Republicans need to try something new to beat Pritzker in 2026.

FILE-A Springfield Fire truck.
Local
1 month ago
Springfield firefighter injured while battling barn fire

Not many details released on the injury, nor the fire.

Health
Local
1 month ago
IL bill could create IDPH health misinformation response unit, offer public health literacy grants

The proposal also calls on the Illinois State Board of Education to work with the Department of Public Health to create guidance for schools to teach health literacy in comprehensive health courses.

A Springfield Figure Skating Club member takes to the ice at the Nelson Center.
Sports
1 month ago
Before sunrise, Springfield Figure Skating Club chases big dreams on the ice

The Springfield Figure Skating Club is hosting its showcase, “Spotlight On Ice: Hits and Heroes,” next month.

Esteban Hernandez
Sports
1 month ago
Former Prairie Star Esteban Hernandez signs Minor League contract with Atlanta Braves

Hernandez was signed as a free agent on Feb. 3, 2026, and was assigned to the Florida Complex League (FCL) Braves on Feb. 4.

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