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Local
3 hours ago
Settlement reached in insurance fight tied to Springfield Wyndham

The suit was filed after owner Al Rajabi claimed that Affiliated FM was stalling the insurance payment.

Profile of a woman in a maroon hijab speaking into a microphone at a lectern in a formal room, holding a folder.
Local
5 hours ago
Rx price cap bill passes committee

Opponents say PDAB proposal lacks organization.

Man in a dark suit and blue tie speaks at a podium with a sign reading 'Investing in Our Capital City' in Springfield, Illinois, flanked by flags and lockers in the background.
Local
18 hours ago
Pritzker wants ‘fairer’ tax system, though voters rejected graduated proposal

The governor says he and Chicago’s mayor are friends despite public spat.

Three men in suits posing outdoors, holding a plate of sandwiches.
Local
18 hours ago
Official state sandwich? No beef about this one

A bill to make the Italian beef Illinois’ official state sandwich has passed the IL House.

House Vs Senate
Local
20 hours ago
The Illinois House and Senate take the field

Illinois senators and representatives played in their annual softball game.

These electric vehicle charging stations are now available near the athletic center at the University of Illinois Springfield.
Local
20 hours ago
UIS, CWLP park four EV chargers on campus

CWLP installed the stations through a state grant.

Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, on the House floor in May 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
21 hours ago
When the school year ends, their paychecks do too. Lawmakers could change that

Illinois bills would give school support workers access to summer unemployment benefits.

Illinois PIRG Director Abe Scarr speaks to reporters on Jan. 6, 2026, at a demonstration protesting a Peoples Gas rate hike request to the Illinois Commerce Commission. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
21 hours ago
Consumer advocates seek 80% reduction in latest Nicor gas rate request

Half of the disputed charges come from ‘exorbitant’ shareholder profit rate.

A vote-by-mail drop box is pictured in Sangamon County, blocks away from the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
22 hours ago
Illinois county clerks are preparing for mail voting amid continued attacks, changes

Communication and experience with the process are keys to maintaining voter faith, clerks say.

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