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IL State News
1 week ago
Meta removes ICE-tracking Facebook page in Chicago at the request of the Justice Department

Meta said in a statement that the group “was removed for violating our policies against coordinated harm.”

Three people were killed Thursday at the house, seen left, in the 3000 block of Hoover Ave.
Crime
1 week ago
‘It’s got to stop’: Family member speaks out after relatives killed in Springfield shooting

“My baby is not coming back. You shot her in the head … You killed her in front of her son that I have comfort. She is not coming back. Do you know what you’ve done?” said Kinisha Mahr, Mhynesha’s mother.  

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Crime
1 week ago
FBI Springfield reports 35 arrests in ‘Summer Heat’ crackdown on violent crime

Johnson explained that the FBI’s task forces worked with police departments across all 84 counties covered by the Springfield office.

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Business
1 week ago
ADM marks opening of new Central Milling Laboratory

The new laboratory is equipped with advanced testing technologies and analytical tools.

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Education
1 week ago
Illinois Lottery contributes $784 million to support K-12 education in fiscal year 2025

Despite a national slowdown in lottery sales, the Illinois Lottery posted impressive results, with $796 million in net proceeds.

Illinois is coming off a 22-win season that saw them advance to the NCAA Tournament's Second Round.
Sports
1 week ago
Illinois men’s basketball opens 2025-26 season ranked 17th in AP Preseason Poll

Fighting Illini set to face challenging schedule as they aim for another successful season under Coach Brad Underwood.

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

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

Rodly Pierre
Crime
1 week ago
Springfield man charged with Kiwanis Park attempted kidnapping

Rodly Pierre, 34, faces several charges.

Health & Wellness
1 week 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
1 week 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.