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Residents attend the Feb.3 Moweaqua Village Board Meeting.
Local
4 months ago
Residents voice concerns as Moweaqua examines village overtime costs

“The way the ordinance reads, and the system are not matching,” Chairman Beth Hayden said.

Larry Bell is charged with Attempted Murder for allegedly shooting a Peoria County Sheriff's Deputy.
Crime
4 months ago
Deputy hospitalized after shooting in Peoria identified, suspect arrested

Larry Bell, 51, allegedly shot Deputy Jack Evans.

Fawn -- Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
4 months ago
Meet Fawn — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

“…unfortunately, the longest resident at the shelter.”

Hazel -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
4 months ago
Meet Hazel — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Rare, but a “sweet cuddler”!

Pamela Franks is a home child care provider in Springfield who relies on money from federal child care and family services programs that are under threat from the Trump administration. (photo submitted by SEIU Healthcare Illinois via Capitol News Illinois)
Local
4 months ago
Child care funding freeze could worsen shortage in Illinois, providers say

Illinois already has too few providers and many rely on funding from federal programs.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
4 months ago
Pritzker drops $5M to boost Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in Senate race

Krishnamoorthi gives $33,000 to immigrant advocacy groups after receiving controversial donation.

Democratic comptroller candidates Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, and Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago. (Illustration and photos by Capitol News Illinois)
Local
4 months ago
Election ’26: 4 Democrats seeking to replace Mendoza as Illinois comptroller

Candidates offer various approaches to job with some pledging bold legislative agenda.

The American Civil Liberties Union found that 1 in 4 people nationwide traveled to Illinois for abortion care.
Local
4 months ago
Thousands travel to Illinois for abortion care, advocates say access still limited

The American Civil Liberties Union found that 1 in 4 people nationwide traveled to Illinois for abortion care.

Heart health and alcohol
Local
4 months ago
American Heart Month highlights effects of alcohol on heart health

Heart disease remains the number one killer in the United States.

FILE - Newly acquired Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami, right, poses with Chicago White Sox executive vice president/ general manager Chris Getz, left, at Rate Field during a press conference Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
Sports
4 months ago
White Sox are counting on Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to add pop to their lineup

Chicago expects Murakami, who turns 26 on Monday, to deliver in a big way after signing a $34 million, two-year contract in late December.

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