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The first all-girls construction team to compete at SkillsUSA Illinois poses outside the Peoria Civic Center after their competition. From left, Aubrey Levin, Kayhl Miles, Amyla Walls and Catelin Wesley. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Education
1 year ago
Challenges persist for women, minorities breaking into Illinois’ skilled trades

Over the past 10 years, women have held fewer than one in 10 construction jobs

Chatham Strong
Local
1 year ago
Lucky Horseshoes host special night for Chatham Strong

Wear red to the ballpark Tuesday night

UIS Athletics
Sports
1 year ago
All UIS Teams Earn GLVC Team Academic Award in 2024-25

First time every team earned the honor

Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, observes action on the Senate floor during the last week of the 2025 legislative session. Harmon was the sponsor of a bill to reform the Prisoner Review Board. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 year ago
Pritzker OKs changes to Prisoner Review Board following years of controversy

New law comes after governor’s opposition stalled a broader measure last year

Bella SCACAC DOTW
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Bella — Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

Kennels are completely full — adopt Bella today!

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

Meow Mobile says there has never been a sweeter cat — ever!

Seventeen local high school students recently stepped into the world of health care at HSHS St. John’s Hospital’s first High School Healthcare Bootcamp of the summer.
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Local high school students step into world of health care

First-time “boot camp” for high schoolers

City Water Light and Power logo
Local
1 year ago
Growing Solar in Springfield

CWLP is growing opportunities for more solar in Springfield’s energy portfolio.

Springfield Police squad
Local
1 year ago
Springfield Police Department launches new program ‘Lights On’

A community-focused initiative that allows officers to issue repair vouchers instead of tickets.