Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs speaks at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield in August. No Republican filed to run against him in 2026 by the initial Nov. 4 filing deadline. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
8 hours ago
Illinois treasurer faces no GOP challenger as 2026 primary ballots take shape

Gubernatorial, congressional contests draw big fields for the March primaries.

Bradford House and Autravion Haley
Crime
9 hours ago
Two Springfield residents jailed for 2024 Bloomington Biaggi’s burglary

At least two suspects wearing masks, gloves and dark clothing robbed the business, with one suspect showing and using a gun during the crime.

Senior U.S. Border Patrol official Greg Bovino speaks to Associated Press reporters during an interview Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Rosemont, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
9 hours ago
Border Patrol official behind Chicago immigration crackdown defends tactics as Trump cheers

“We’re what I call now sanctuary busters,” he said. “There are no sanctuaries. There will be no sanctuaries.”

Protesters gather outside an ICE processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
IL State News
9 hours ago
Judge hears testimony about crowded cells and overflowing toilets at Chicago-area immigration site

“I don’t want anyone else to live what I lived through,” said Felipe Agustin Zamacona, 47, an Amazon driver and Mexican immigrant who has lived in the U.S. for decades.

FILE - U.S. Olympic wrestler Kennedy Blades shows her silver medal from the Paris Olympic Games before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago on Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Sports
9 hours ago
Real American Freestyle partners with ALT Sports Data to bring sports betting to wrestling league

The deal was made in time for the next event, RAF3, on Nov. 29 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

Senate President Don Harmon talks to state Sen. Michael Hastings on the floor of the Illinois Senate on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
9 hours ago
Bill to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates fails on final day of veto session

Pritzker had called for action in wake of State Farm’s 27.2% rate hike in July.

Levi -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
14 hours ago
Meet Levi — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Levi is one of many dogs filling the shelter to capacity.

Local
14 hours ago
Purple Coalition launches first listening session in Springfield

Concerns, hopes, and ideas for improving civic engagement and restoring trust across political lines.

Education
17 hours ago
Wish list for District 186

Focus groups help find a new leader.

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