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Local
8 months ago
Bloomington man arrested for allegedly killing unborn child

The suspect has been arrested; the investigation is ongoing.

Local
8 months ago
Trees planted in 1970s will die after damage inflicted by people

The damage will result in thousands of dollars in damages and an environmental impact.

President Donald Trump speaks with members of law enforcement and National Guard soldiers, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
IL State News
8 months ago
The Latest: Trump plans crime crackdown in Chicago similar to DC

“When we’re ready, we’ll go in and straighten out Chicago, just like we did D.C.,” Trump said in the Oval Office.

Education
8 months ago
Two new abortion laws in IL

Medication abortions at student health centers and protections for abortion providers are in the legislation, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed Friday at UIUC.

Education
8 months ago
D-186 ASL curriculum is on hold

Some vacancies remain in Springfield Public Schools.

Dr. Charlotte Warren has announced her pending retirement as president of Lincoln Land Community College.
Education
8 months ago
Lincoln Land Community College president to retire

Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. will serve until June, 2026

Local
8 months ago
State touts consecutive months of metro area job gains, including in Springfield

The Springfield area has seen 21 consecutive months of job growth, according to the state.

Education
8 months ago
Illinois launches streamlined college admissions to boost in-state enrollment

The program eliminates traditional barriers such as lengthy applications and costly fees, which can range from $30 to over $200.

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions from the news media at the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
8 months ago
Pritzker signs law expanding lawsuit protections for Illinois news media

Measure was spurred by former official’s lawsuit against Chicago Sun-Times.

FILE - Drivers pass the start line after a caution during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Feb. 16, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Sports
8 months ago
NASCAR’s 2026 schedule shake-up: New street race, Chicagoland’s return, and more

NASCAR will go back to the Chicagoland Raceway after a few years of a street race in downtown Chicago.