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Apples are pictured at County Market in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
2 years ago
Trump administration ends reimbursements for Illinois food programs

USDA funds are part of nearly $2 billion being withheld from Illinois, Pritzker says.

Business
2 years ago
Chamber seeks nominations for Small Business Awards

Deadline to submit a nomination is Mar. 31.

Migrants from Venezuela take shelter in the Chicago Police Department's 16th District station, May 1, 2023
IL State News
2 years ago
Republicans target 4 ‘sanctuary’ cities, including Chicago, as Trump pushes mass deportations

Chicago has some of the country’s strongest immigrant protections, barring cooperation between federal agents and city employees, including police.

Fred
Pet of the Week
2 years ago
Meet Fred – Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week

Fred is a sweetheart. He’s a very easygoing young guy about a year old. He’s easy to walk on a leash and doesn’t require high energy activities.

Leo
Pet of the Week
2 years ago
Meet Leo – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Leo is a truly gorgeous black house panther with soft, sleek fur and a sincere love of cuddles.

Robert E. Crimo III., watches the jury selection process during the first day of his trial at the Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan, Ill., Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, Pool, File)
IL State News
2 years ago
Man pleads guilty to murder and attempted murder in shooting at suburban Chicago July 4 parade

Crimo pleaded guilty Monday to murder and attempted murder, just moments before opening arguments in his trial.

Homeschool illustration
Education
2 years ago
Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of homeschooling

Following a ProPublica and Capitol News Illinois investigation, an Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require families to tell their public school districts if they are homeschooling.

DJ Blake with the Weekend Rundown
Weekend Rundown
2 years ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: DJ Blake’s picks for things to do in Springfield

From Illinois products to rockin’ 80s music, check out DJ Blake’s picks for the weekend!

Local
2 years ago
Sheriff releases video showing staff’s resuscitation efforts on unresponsive inmate

“The released video confirms that all appropriate actions were taken by correctional staff.” – Sheriff Paula Crouch

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
National
2 years ago
Trump’s transportation department cancels new review step that could’ve slowed state projects

The rescinded requirement sparked concern that some payments for roads, bridges and transit would be delayed or even halted due to policy differences.