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Local

7 months ago

Traffic patterns change on North Dirksen Parkway

The project is expected to be completed in early August.

Crime

7 months ago

Couple found dead inside Macon County home

Husband and wife shot to death, according to sheriff’s department

Education

7 months ago

New UIUC chancellor selected

Charles Isbell, Jr. to also be U of I Vice President

IL State News

7 months ago

Lawmakers file suit in Sangamon County over state budget-making process

Chesney: Unrelated bills get amended with budget language, bypassing rules

The Illinois Capitol, as seen from the lawn of the governor’s mansion a few blocks away in late May 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

IL State News

7 months ago

With electric prices going up, advocates tried — and failed — to reform the energy sector

Sweeping legislation would have incentivized energy storage, allowed new nuclear development

Local

7 months ago

NWS Lincoln weather system upgrades ‘slower than expected’

Outage and upgrades extended by one day

Health & Wellness

7 months ago

Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights rising reports and need for community action in Illinois

State encourages knowing the signs of potential abuse

The Sangamon County Mental Health Commission met Wednesday, June 4.

Local

7 months ago

Sales tax hike could help fund mental health services in Sangamon County

Committee also hears about successes in addressing mental health concerns in the Rockford area

Crime

7 months ago

Crime of the Week: Police need public’s help investigating Springfield shooting

Police: Victim recovering from injuries

(left to right) Sister Martha Marie Kirbach, OP, coworker Roberta Fones, and Sister Georgiana Stubner, OP, were among the dozen Springfield Dominican Sisters and friends who placed signs with Catholic Social Teaching messages around the perimeter of the Dominican Sisters’ property in Springfield

Local

7 months ago

Nuns encourage less hate, more understanding, through weekly vigils

“Stand for Justice, Stand for Dignity:”

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IL State News

5 hours ago

Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

Governors typically control states’ National Guardsmen, and Trump had deployed troops to all three cities against the wishes of state and local Democratic leaders. He said it was necessary as part of a broader crackdown on immigration, crime and protests.