Election workers check voters’ names against a registration list and hand out ballots at a polling place in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
DOJ demands Illinois voter personal information by Sept. 1

State asked for deadline extension to research legal basis of the demand.

A picture of how the billboard will look, as seen on a similar sign in Salem, Missouri. (Provided by United Methodist Church)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
United Methodist Church buys billboard space that hosted Proud Boys sign

‘Hate Divides, love Unites’ will be message on southern Illinois sign.

Springfield Police say these two guns were found Monday night in a vehicle.
Crime
2 weeks ago
Springfield residents arrested after police find two guns

Police say the two guns found were loaded.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Trial expected to start Tuesday for man accused of shooting ISP trooper

Cristobal Santana of Chicago pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and multiple battery charges.

School bus
Education
2 weeks ago
People could face criminal charges for threatening teachers, school staff under new Illinois bill

Teachers across the state have confronted school boards over recent years to address the rise in student violence. Yet, parents and guardians are also leaving many educators and administrators terrified to go to work.

Farm Progress Show in Decagtur
Agriculture
2 weeks ago
Farm Progress Show celebrating 20 years of Progress City

“Decatur is in the middle of what we call the three I-s: Indiana, Illinois and Iowa,” said Rick Wild, the On-site Operations Manager for the show.

Everest -- Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 weeks ago
Meet Everest — Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

One month living in a kennel may be way too long for young Everest.

Battleship -- Meow Mobile's Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 weeks ago
Meet Battleship — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Despite the imposing name, this Battleship may be a lover, not a fighter.

Armed members of the South Carolina National Guard are positioned outside of Union Station in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
National
2 weeks ago
Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

“I think Chicago will be our next,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday, adding, “And then we’ll help with New York.”

President Donald Trump speaks with members of law enforcement and National Guard soldiers, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
The Latest: Trump plans crime crackdown in Chicago similar to DC

“When we’re ready, we’ll go in and straighten out Chicago, just like we did D.C.,” Trump said in the Oval Office.

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