State Sen. Cristina Castro is pictured in a Senate Executive Committee hearing last year in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Education
6 months ago
Senate leaders split on community college bachelor’s degree proposal

Measure backed by Pritzker has so far stalled in the General Assembly.

Mother cat nursing kittens
Pet of the Week
6 months ago
Kittens! – Our Friends of SCACAC Cats of the Week

It’s Kitten Season – How can you help?

Trigger - Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
6 months ago
Meet Trigger – Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

Trigger is a friendly, happy Plott Hound mix boy who is one year old. This handsome young guy has a ton of energy and will be a great partner for long walks, playing and outdoor adventures.

Four victims who died as a result of the Chatham YNOT crash.
Local
6 months ago
Funeral services continue for victims of Chatham crash

Funeral services continue for young victims of Chatham YNOT crash

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker
National
6 months ago
Pritzker and Ocasio-Cortez: A billionaire and a former bartender emerge as Trump resistance leaders

Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, have seen their national profiles rise by delivering messages that excite a demoralized and fractured party.

Road closed sign
Local
6 months ago
ROAD CLOSURE: Portion of MacArthur Boulevard closed Monday

Both northbound lanes of MacArthur Boulevard will remain closed until road surface repairs are completed.

Child stomping in puddle
Local
6 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Mild week ahead with spotty showers possible

Mild temps with a chance for spotty showers for most of the workweek.

City Water Light and Power logo
Local
6 months ago
Spring Savings Tips From CWLP

If you have questions or want more tips, go to the Save Energy-Save Water tab at CWLP.

Nick Zummo and Joe Behl
Local
6 months ago
Buscher picks Zummo and Behl to lead Springfield fire and police departments

The assistant police and fire chiefs in Springfield are Mayor Misty Buscher’s picks to take over the top spots in each department.

Former Gov. George Ryan
IL State News
6 months ago
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan Dies at 91

Ryan had been in hospice care for the past few days.