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The Animal Protective League was all but completely destroyed after Wednesday night's severe weather.
Local
2 weeks ago
APL buildings ‘totaled,’ says head, but all pets are safe

APL will likely rebuild, but now can you help in the meantime?

The tornado outlook for Wednesday, June 11. Areas lined or in hash marks indicate the most likely areas for tornadoes.
Local
2 weeks ago
More severe weather on the way Thursday night in Springfield area, says NWS

NWS: More severe weather 6-9 p.m. Thursday with “enhanced” risk.

Smiling man in a black suit and gold tie, head-and-shoulders portrait against a blue backdrop.
Local
2 weeks ago
New IL GOP chair hopes for gains

Bob Grogan says Democrats are still big spenders.

Parts of downed trees litter the parking lot and entrance at Capitol Media Group early Thursday.
Local
2 weeks ago
Storm damage across Springfield and Central Illinois following storms Wednesday night

Storm damage, and heavy rain, reported throughout Central Illinois.

Local
3 weeks ago
Jacksonville chiropractor sentenced to a year in prison

Sean Rondeau had also committed fraud over a decade ago.

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Local
3 weeks ago
Boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries on a motorbike

A motorbike collided with a pickup truck near the intersection of North Daniel and East Carpenter.

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Local
3 weeks ago
New study raises questions about health risks near industrial waste facilities

Madrigal said her interest in the topic stems from years of cancer research and a desire to better understand environmental factors that may contribute to health disparities.

State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, speaks on her Medicaid bill on the House floor on May 31, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
3 weeks ago
10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes

State lawmakers pass bill that implements these new federal restrictions.

A judge released transcripts of the grand jury proceedings that led to the indictment of the “Broadview Six.” One juror told prosecutors he saw the case as a “crock of s—t.” (Capitol News Illinois illustration; text highlight and enlargement added to court transcript, contents otherwise unaltered)
IL State News
3 weeks ago
‘Crock of s—’: Transcripts show grand jurors dismissed for disagreeing with government’s case against ‘Broadview Six’

Highly anticipated transcripts detail other alleged prosecutorial misconduct that led to case’s collapse.

Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, on the Illinois House floor on May 21, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Republicans hope to reengage Bears with new proposals

Pritzker says he’s open to special session as he takes calls from Bears.

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