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
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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
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Illinois Football ranked #25 in USA Today Coaches Poll

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

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Pet of the Week
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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
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Meet Chris — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Adoption fees are being discounted for a limited time.

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Crime
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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
1 week 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

Storm clouds overlook the Illinois Capitol in Springfield in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
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Illinois’ budget on track for deficit as new federal policies create challenges

State spending likely to increase significantly in coming years as Medicaid, SNAP requirements set in.

Local
1 week ago
1 dead, 3 hospitalized after Shelby Co. crash

A car with four people in it ran off the road and overturned.

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Local
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Candlelight vigil planned for juveniles killed in Taylorville crash

Organizers said they worked with Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry to plan the vigil.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, left, and bench coach Ryan Flaherty, right, look on from the dugout during the seventh inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Milwaukee.
Sports
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Inability to get runners on base in Game 5 leads to Cubs’ exit from postseason

“We just didn’t do much,” manager Craig Counsell said after a 3-1 loss to Milwaukee in the winner-take-all Game 5 of their NLDS on Saturday.

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