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U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Murphysboro Republican, speaks to reporters in Milwaukee following an event with Illinois Republicans during the Republican National Convention in July 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

IL State News

7 months ago

U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Illinois congressman’s appeal of mail-in voting

Lower courts ruled downstate Republican representative Bost lacked standing to sue

Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Romeoville, speaks on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, the final day of session. Avelar’s bill regarding non-FDA approved drugs passed the House this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

IL State News

7 months ago

Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly

End of legislative session sees flurry of bills approved

Entertainment

7 months ago

Dancing at Lughnasa debuts this weekend at the Hoogland

Dancing at Lughnasa begins Friday night at the Hoogland Center for the Arts

West side of YNOT building after tragic crash on April 29, 2025.

Local

7 months ago

Fifth child dies following April Chatham crash

An eight-year-old boy died early Monday, according to the coroner

Business

7 months ago

Meta to purchase energy from Clinton nuclear plant

Company says deal will keep plant open another 20 years

Local

7 months ago

Highest-paying jobs in Springfield, Illinois for high school graduates

Stacker ranked the 50 highest-paying jobs for high school graduates in Springfield using annual compensation data from the BLS.

Local

7 months ago

Happy 90th, Lake Springfield!

The man-made lake almost wasn’t. Turns out, it ended up just being delayed a little.

Education

7 months ago

Short night for Dist. 186 School Board

Not a great deal to report from the Springfield School Board meeting Monday night.

Local

7 months ago

SSGA CEO: New Scheel’s park dome will have huge economic impact

Dome is already booked for most of 2026

Pet of the Week

7 months ago

Meet Ty — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Affectionate, but nervous about being at the shelter

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IL State News

7 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.