Made in Illinois
IL State News
8 months ago
Mel-O-Cream and BUNN products among nominees for the Coolest Things Made in Illinois

More than 250 unique Illinois products are competing to advance to Top 16.

Apples are pictured at County Market in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
8 months ago
Trump administration ends reimbursements for Illinois food programs

USDA funds are part of nearly $2 billion being withheld from Illinois, Pritzker says.

Local
8 months ago
Day of prayer for the children. March Forth on March 4th

To sign up for a prayer time slot, visit lscacamp.org/pray and click on the green button labeled “Pray.”

Business
8 months ago
Chamber seeks nominations for Small Business Awards

Deadline to submit a nomination is Mar. 31.

Migrants from Venezuela take shelter in the Chicago Police Department's 16th District station, May 1, 2023
IL State News
8 months ago
Republicans target 4 ‘sanctuary’ cities, including Chicago, as Trump pushes mass deportations

Chicago has some of the country’s strongest immigrant protections, barring cooperation between federal agents and city employees, including police.

Springfield Police Department shield
Local
8 months ago
Springfield Police Dept. recruiting new officers: $82K starting salary with $5K bonus

What does it take to join the force? Capitol City Now spoke with Sgt. Kristoffer Rhodes to learn more about the hiring process and requirements.

Local
8 months ago
IL Attorney General has Top 10 list of consumer complaints

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) –  In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney […]

Fred
Pet of the Week
8 months ago
Meet Fred – Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week

Fred is a sweetheart. He’s a very easygoing young guy about a year old. He’s easy to walk on a leash and doesn’t require high energy activities.

Leo
Pet of the Week
8 months ago
Meet Leo – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Leo is a truly gorgeous black house panther with soft, sleek fur and a sincere love of cuddles.

Robert E. Crimo III., watches the jury selection process during the first day of his trial at the Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan, Ill., Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, Pool, File)
IL State News
8 months ago
Man pleads guilty to murder and attempted murder in shooting at suburban Chicago July 4 parade

Crimo pleaded guilty Monday to murder and attempted murder, just moments before opening arguments in his trial.