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Jane Ruby, president of the League of Women Voters of Chicago, speaks at a March 2, 2026 news conference introducing the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Act. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)

IL State News

6 months ago

Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein investigatory commission

Commission would investigate Illinois-based crimes connected to notorious sex trafficker.

IL State News

6 months ago

Pritzker’s name in Clinton’s mouth during Epstein testimony

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Pritzker’s team: Governor had nothing to do with Epstein.

Local

6 months ago

Report on reparations

The chair of a state commission points out Sonya Massey is a descendant of a 1908 Race Riot victim.

Pet of the Week

6 months ago

Meet Tommy — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

“Tommy is a hunky orange and white gent.”

Pet of the Week

6 months ago

Meet Jelly Bean — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Jelly Bean is looking for a fresh start.

Crime

6 months ago

Proposal: Harsher penalties for dogfighting in Springfield

A recent arrest inspires a new ordinance in Springfield.

Gena English-Wheat, 59, arrested February 24 on a charge of Concealment of Death.

Crime

6 months ago

Woman charged with hiding elderly Springfield woman’s death

Gena English-Wheat, 59, charged with Concealment of Death.

Local

6 months ago

Thrive: A book for the community, by the community

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) published a […]

Crime

6 months ago

Mom: Keep abuser away from my kid

She says Taylorville schools did not effectively protect her daughter.

Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim stands with supporters outside the Illinois State Board of Elections in Springfield on petition filing day on Oct. 27, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

IL State News

6 months ago

Comptroller Susana Mendoza endorses Holly Kim to be her successor

Pritzker is appearing in ads supporting Rep. Margaret Croke in the primary.

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Local

1 hour ago

District 186 board reviews AI guidelines

Superintendent: “Technology is not going anywhere. If we just say no to technology, no to screen time, no to AI, then we are doing a disservice to our kids and to our community.”

Local

30 minutes ago

Area first responders pay tribute to longtime New Berlin police chief

“He was just so meticulous and patient and really knew what he was doing all around. He was an incredible individual, and I can’t express how much we’re going to miss him,” Ray said.