Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, speaks at a legislative hearing on a bill that would legalize “medical aid in dying.” (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
9 months ago
Lawmakers weigh whether to legalize ‘medical aid in dying’ 

Doctors, disability activists split on support for the controversial procedure.

Local
9 months ago
Gov. Pritzker’s proposed budget prioritizes demolition of Lincoln Developmental Center site

The site, consisting of 100 acres and 27 buildings, is one of five surplus state properties selected for remediation and demolition to make them more attractive for development.

IL State News
9 months ago
Former Gov. Jim Edgar diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

“We do not underestimate this challenge, but we have confidence in the medical team helping us address it” – Former Gov. Jim Edgar

Crime
9 months ago
Accused Highland Park July 4 parade shooter goes to trial

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — The man accused of opening fire on a suburban Chicago […]

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IL State News
9 months ago
Illinois Lottery player wins $1M, matching five Powerball numbers

The winner matched all five numbers, but not the Powerball.

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Crime
9 months ago
Springfield police warn of phone scam impersonating officers

These scammers falsely claim that the recipient has an active warrant and must make an immediate payment.

Boston, Massachusetts USA - November 16, 2024: Hundreds of counter protesters clash with police at anti-abortion demonstration in Boston
National
9 months ago
Supreme Court turns back challenges to laws keeping abortion opponents away from clinics, patients

One case comes from Carbondale, Illinois, which is located near the state’s southern border and passed an ordinance after becoming a destination for patients from nearby states with abortion bans.

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Agriculture
9 months ago
Financial impacts of federal action stir anxiety for Illinois farmers

Farmers face uncertainty as Congress delays long-term spending legislation

Crime
9 months ago
Springfield City Council hears concerns about human trafficking

As the city fights illicit massage parlors, a 14-year-old girl reads an essay