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Dozens of Illinois schools have mascots that feature Native American imagery or names. A bill that would have banned them stalled in the Senate. From left to right, top to bottom: Logos for the Stockton Blackhawks, Calumet Indians, Altamont Indians, Bremen Braves, Deer Creek Chiefs, Mt. Zion Braves, Annawan Braves, Marengo Indians. (Capitol News Illinois illustration)
IL State News
5 months ago
Mascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances

Legislative session ends with no final action on school mascot bill

Local
5 months ago
Springfield’s 2025 Juneteenth Events

Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and shape the future together.

The Illinois Capitol Building is pictured on the final night of the 2025 spring session on May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) The Illinois Capitol Building is pictured on the final night of the 2025 spring session on May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
5 months ago
Illinois’ $55.2B budget ‘incomplete,’ Civic Federation president says

Democrats monitoring Congress for actions that could force changes to budget

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Entertainment
5 months ago
Sherman’s summer concert series kicks off Saturday evening

Performances this season include tribute bands, and a new country star

Lake Springfield
Local
5 months ago
Photo Challenge: Love the Lake: Lake Springfield’s 90th

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, July 8, 2025

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Crime
5 months ago
Attorneys prepare for trial in death of Sonya Massey

Routine hearing, but courtroom was packed

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IL State News
5 months ago
State: Attempted phishing of HFS employees may have gained client information

Clients and employees of Healthcare and Family Services potentially impacted by February hacking

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IL State News
5 months ago
Illinois State Police receives new command vehicle

Provided by the federal Energy Department

IL State News
5 months ago
State reaffirms pregnant women’s right to abortions

Pritzker administration says Trump administration is acting “cruel”

A state law banning “swipe fees” on the tax and tip portion of debit and credit card transactions could be delayed until next year.
Business
5 months ago
Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban

General Assembly approved the partial ban at behest of retailers last year

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