A specialized urban search and rescue team from Illinois is heading to Texas to aid in flood rescue and recovery.
IL State News
3 months ago
Illinois Urban Search & Rescue Team deployed to Texas for flood relief

Governor JB Pritzker authorized the deployment through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)

Building construction of house - Timber framing stage of a new residential home attic construction using trusses for roof structure. A construction site set against a clear blue sky.
IL State News
3 months ago
Illinois must build 227,000 homes to ease housing crisis, new report warns

The report warns that without action, the state will continue to fall behind in meeting housing needs, impacting both urban and rural communities.

Montana is the Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
3 months ago
Meet Montana — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

A “ginger dreamboat” and a “certified lap cat”

Bonnie is the Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
3 months ago
Meet Bonnie — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Bonnie has been at the shelter the longest, and is ready for a permanent home

Smoke is seen in the distance after a house exploded Sunday in Warrensburg.
Local
3 months ago
UPDATE: Two dead after house explosion in Warrensburg

It’s not yet clear what caused the explosion, as an investigation continues

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, left, meets with independent pharmacy owners, including Dave Bagot of Petersburg Pharmacy (right), in Petersburg on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
IL State News
3 months ago
Trump’s ‘big bill’ takes center stage in Illinois’ U.S. Senate race

Democratic candidates want Illinoisans to ‘understand the ripple effects’ of cuts

Illinois Lottery logo
IL State News
3 months ago
Illinois Lottery celebrates ‘Lottery Week’ with prizes, partnerships, and community impact

Nearly 99% of Illinois Lottery proceeds go to the Common School Fund, supporting K-12 public education.

IL State News
3 months ago
Champaign County employees ratified new union contract by overwhelming margin

An “overwhelming” majority of employees approved the deal

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Mattoon lifts ‘do not drink’ order following days of dangerous algae bloom

Dangerous algae bloom discovered Thursday; “do not drink” order started then

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