Car with Illinois license plate
IL State News
10 months ago
Giannoulias reveals denied requests for custom license plates

The denied requests include AXEHOLE, WEENIE, DUCKOFF and THICCAF.

EL Pruitt burglary - Crime Stoppers suspect
Crime
10 months ago
Crime Stoppers seeks help identifying Christmas burglary suspect

Police looking for Christmas burglar who hit E.L. Pruitt on Reilly Drive.

Condo fire on Taylor Ave.
Local
10 months ago
Resident arrested in connection to Springfield condo fire

15-20 are displaced after condo fire on Taylor Avenue Wednesday

Members of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 104th General Assembly take the oath of office
IL State News
10 months ago
Illinois General Assembly begins 104th session with inaugurations and calls for cooperation

The four caucus leaders remain the same for the 104th General Assembly.

Crime
10 months ago
Last day legislation

Karina’s Bill, energy omnibus, name change among those headed to guv’s desk

Ald. Chuck Redpath
Local
10 months ago
Redpath voted in to city clerk’s office

Several members of City Council wanted to hold off on the vote, wanting time to see who else may have applied for the position and talk to any other candidates.

Susan Boone
Local
10 months ago
Former Sangamon County Coroner Susan Boone dies at 76

Boone served as coroner for many years but resigned amid controversy in 2011.

IL State News
10 months ago
No go on hemp bill

Guv complains about special interests, mean lawmakers

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after the first day of his corruption trial on Oct. 22, 2024. Madigan indicated he will testify in his own defense on Tuesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
10 months ago
Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial

Unexpected move could lengthen longtime House speaker’s case by weeks.

Harlem Globetrotters ball
History
10 months ago
ALPLM author discussion: How a Chicago man’s vision created the Harlem Globetrotters

Abe Saperstein, a Jewish immigrant from Chicago’s South Side, was the mastermind behind the growth of the Globetrotters.