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Woman with braided hair seated behind a wood desk, speaking into a microphone in a formal legislative chamber.
Local
2 weeks ago
State Rep. Ammons responds after federal indictment

“I have done nothing wrong, and I strongly disagree with the allegations outlined in this indictment.”

Gray Ford police SUV with flashing red lights, side markings read 'POLICE' and 'NOKOMIS', parked on a city street near a building entrance.
Local
2 weeks ago
Nokomis Police Department at risk after chief resigns

Officials are still tight-lipped about the resignation.

Most public school students in Illinois will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones in school next year under legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker says he intends to sign. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
2 weeks ago
IL school cell phone ban arrives on Pritzker’s desk

Districts would need to allow exceptions for high school students, children with IEPs, emergencies, student health, or when the device is used for translation services.

Prison bars
Local
2 weeks ago
Man goes to prison for fatal Lincoln accident

The accident May 18th in Lincoln near Logan and Peoria Streets claimed the life of a passenger in a van, Christine Shaub, 66.

Kamyjas Bias
Local
2 weeks ago
First-degree murder charges refiled against Lanphier HS stabbing suspect

The charges come after 20-year-old Kamyjah Bias’ conviction was reversed and vacated in 2024 by an appellate court. 

A teacher leads elementary students during class at Community Consolidated School District 204, in Pinckneyville. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
2 weeks ago
As Illinois enters 10th year under Evidence-Based Funding model, equity remains an elusive goal

Funding has improved for poor schools, but property tax inequities persistFunding has improved for poor schools, but property tax inequities persist.

Pinckneyville Correctional Center is pictured in southern Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Crime
2 weeks ago
IDOC worker pleads guilty to padding the payroll of her correctional officer husband

The account technician worked at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center.

A sign shows polling place hours in Sangamon County on March 17, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
2 weeks ago
Illinois ‘reviewing’ DOJ’s threat to prosecute state election officials over noncitizen voting

Letter is latest in a series of efforts to crack down on unfounded allegations of vote fraud.

FILE - New York Mets pitching coach Phil Regan looks to the field before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, June 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Sports
2 weeks ago
Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed ‘The Vulture’ by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89

The right-hander moved onto the Chicago Cubs in 1968 until a 10-game stint with the Chicago White Sox in 1972 to finish his final major league season.

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