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Stay cool headed, mentally and physically

Heat can also impact your mental health.

Rep. Harry Benton takes a picture during a joint session of the Illinois House in May 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

IL State News

1 day ago

Benton announces resignation

Benton announced his resignation Friday after Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch called for it, citing an investigation by the legislative inspector general.

Local

1 day ago

A $1M refresh for Lincoln Library

A grant will pay for new program space for youth.

Local

2 days ago

Some of the Dominical Sisters of Springfield are going to Kenya

A donation and some help for resources are on the way to Kenya! All thanks to The Dominical Sisters of Springfield.

Local

3 days ago

Cannabis overhaul is now law

The legislation also takes aim at intoxicating hemp.

Business

3 days ago

The leaders of tomorrow are leading today

“40 under 40” are listed.

An example of a Phenix Salon Suites location.

Local

3 days ago

Salon chain wants to add more Illinois franchise locations, including in Springfield

A location in Springfield is to be determined.

Traci Kinsley (at podium), principal of the high school at Monarch Youth Center, speaks to the graduates Monday, June 29.

Local

3 days ago

First high school graduation held at new junevile correctional facility in Lincoln

Officials referred to Monarch in 2025 as a sort of new approach to juvenile corrections.

IL State News

3 days ago

Speaker Welch to Rep. Harry Benton: Resign or be expelled

House speaker’s demand of fellow Democrat comes after months of silence over sexual harassment allegations.

A sign provides notice for a public meeting of the Hoffman Estates Plan Commission to discuss rezoning the 186-acre property at Higgins Road and Route 59. The developer notified the village on July 1 that it would withdraw the rezoning request after community backlash. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)

IL State News

3 days ago

Developer withdraws rezoning request for controversial data center in Hoffman Estates

The project conjured statewide questions about the role of neighboring communities in data center decisions.

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