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Local
6 hours ago
Proposals could bring AI out of ‘the wild, wild West’

A top senator says artificial intelligence enjoys wide use and little regulation.

Springfield Police squad
Crime
10 hours ago
Four arrested related to drug, firearms investigations in Springfield

Searches May 7 and 11 resulted in drugs, guns, and cash being found.

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Pet of the Week
11 hours ago
Meet Storm — APL Cat of the Week

Storm is full of meaningful affection for the right people.

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Pet of the Week
11 hours ago
Meet Birdie — APL Dog of the Week

Full of energy and ready to come home to you!

The sun sets on the press box of the Lion’s Field football stadium at Carterville High School on March 3, 2026, in Carterville, Illinois. (Photo by Lylee Gibbs)
Crime
11 hours ago
School board moves to fire Carterville coach charged with criminal sexual abuse

John Wakey can request a dismissal hearing, is suspended without pay in the interim.

STARSHIP will perform Nov. 11 in Springfield as part of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Statewide Conference and Centennial Celebration at Route 66 Motorheads.
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
11 hours ago
STARSHIP to perform at Springfield Route 66 event

“We Built This City” for a Route 66 celebration.

Can you help identify this woman, wanted for thefts at two Farm & Home Supply stores.
Crime
12 hours ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in Farm & Home thefts

The thefts occurred within days of each other at the two Springfield Farm & Home locations.

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Marketing and Advertising Expert
12 hours ago
Did it work?

If your advertising hasn’t worked before, give it a try with Capitol Media Group!

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray speaks to Capitol News Illinois in February. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Local
12 hours ago
SPECIAL REPORT: How Illinois county clerks are combating election misinformation

Amid lower rates of voter faith, officials say elections are safe and secure — and they’re working to prove it to the public.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to reporters at an event in Springfield on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
13 hours ago
Pritzker urges feds to release $1B in broadband funds to Illinois

‘Unusual and targeted’: a Trump order from last year suggested tying the funds to compliance with federal AI policy.

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