Students do math problems at an elementary school in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Education
2 months ago
Report offers mixed review of educational progress in Illinois

Attainment levels are growing, but proficiency rates stagnate despite billions in new spending.

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Crime
2 months ago
Springfield man charged with Kiwanis Park attempted kidnapping

Rodly Pierre, 34, faces several charges.

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Sangamon Co. commission eyes sales tax increase to fund mental health services

“This will obviously cost us more,” Sabo said. “But for a little bit of change, we could change the life of a loved one, and we may not even know that.”

Local
2 months ago
IL lawmakers discuss plan to require registered voters participate in general elections

State leaders estimate there are fewer than 10 million people eligible to vote in Illinois. Roughly 8.1 million Illinoisans are registered to vote, but only 5.7 million people cast ballots in the 2024 general election.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan exits Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse on June 13 after receiving a 7 ½-year sentence for corruption. The former speaker reported to a federal prison in West Virginia on Monday, eight months after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 counts of corruption, including bribery, in February. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
2 months ago
Ex-Speaker Madigan reports to West Virginia prison to begin 7 1/2-year sentence

7th Circuit ruled earlier this month against Madigan’s bid to remain free during appeal

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Sports
2 months ago
Illinois Football ranked #25 in USA Today Coaches Poll

Illini fall just outside AP Top 25 but remain nationally ranked heading into bye week.

Fiona -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 months ago
Meet Fiona — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

A “darling blue senior beauty”!

Chris -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 months ago
Meet Chris — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Adoption fees are being discounted for a limited time.

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Crime
2 months ago
Armed robbery in Rochester; suspects may be in Springfield: Police

Police call it an “isolated incident.”

Gov. JB Pritzker holds a news conference alongside House Speaker Chris Welch, left, and Senate President Don Harmon in May 2023 at the Illinois Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
2 months ago
Veto session preview: Federal issues top of mind as lawmakers seek transit, energy solutions

Bill to help Bears move to Arlington Heights still not a priority for lawmakers

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