A woman holding emergency contraception medication
IL State News
4 months ago
Bill requiring contraception, medication abortion at public college health centers awaits Pritzker’s signature

The plan would require campus healthcare professionals to discuss contraception and abortion options with students before sending prescriptions to campus pharmacies

Chicago Police vehicle
IL State News
4 months ago
UPDATE: Drive-by shooting kills 4 and wounds 14 others after a party at a Chicago restaurant

An album release party was happening at the time of the shooting

Illinois Capitol Dome
IL State News
4 months ago
State ends fiscal year with record revenue

Attention turns to volatile FY26 forecast as uncertainty continues

Gov. JB Pritzker signs two bills related to health care costs at a hospital in Peoria, including a bill that puts more controls on pharmacy benefit managers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
4 months ago
Pritzker signs health care legislation

Bills aim to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, expand insurance coverage

road closed signs in Illinois
Local
4 months ago
IDOT reopens lanes when possible for 4th of July holiday

Some closures, however, remain in place, including around our area

Crime of the Week
Crime
4 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying burglary suspect

Suspect allegedly robbed a business; now your help is needed to identify him

Horace Mann building
Business
4 months ago
UIS to lease space from Horace Mann for economic development work

The move will allow the business incubator to expand space

Local
4 months ago
Ribbon cutting for Carpenter Park/Route 66 walkway

Mayor Buscher says Springfield will feature as many as 70 attractions related to the fabled roadway.