IL State News
2 weeks ago
Massey Commission prepares to sunset

“Leaders do not always have a title.”

Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot
Crime
2 weeks ago
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 4 Blog

Check back here for updates on the second day of witness testimony.

State Sen. Darren Bailey appears at a news conference alongside law enforcement officers during his 2022 campaign for governor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: 4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says

Two of Bailey’s grandchildren also were killed, Bailey’s campaign said in a statement Thursday.

A small portion of people who showed up outside the Peoria County Courthouse Wednesday afternoon for a rally after the first day of testimony in the Sonya Massey trial.
Local
2 weeks ago
Rally-goers dot the Sean Grayson trial landscape

Rally-goers are hoping for a culture of change in Springfield, as well as in Peoria, when it comes to the operation of police departments.

A rally was held Wednesday afternoon outside the Peoria County Courthouse, organized by supporters of Sonya Massey's family.
Crime
2 weeks ago
Opening statements, body camera video, and questioning testimony dot day 4 of Sean Grayson trial

Defense attorneys spent considerable time Wednesday strongly questioning the statements of two prosecution witnesses.

Can you identify these theft suspects?
Crime
2 weeks ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed solving theft, illegal use of credit cards

Thieves posed as representatives of the Boys and Girls Clubs.

The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
Illinois video gambling mogul to seek GOP gubernatorial nomination

Rick Heidner owns the third-largest video gaming terminal operator in Illinois.

Gov. JB Pritzker addresses the Economic Club of Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 21, as his image is projected on a screen. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Business
2 weeks ago
Pritzker talks city budget, Bears stadium with Chicago business and civic leaders

Governor leaves door open for Democratic National Convention to return to the city.

Local
2 weeks ago
Another attempt to rein in landlords

Alderman alleges “stall game.”

Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
A BEACON of hope

Fire chief: “It’s a practical, common-sense solution to make our city safer and our response more effective.”

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