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FILE - Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Sports
8 months ago
Northwestern reaches settlement with football coach who was fired amid hazing scandal

Fitzgerald denied wrongdoing and sued for $130 million.

A 2023 storm caused extensive home damage in parts of Springfield, including trees falling on homes. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
8 months ago
Insurance industry opposes regulation, blames inflation, climate change for rate hikes

Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s 27% homeowners rate hike.

District 186 headquarters sign
Education
8 months ago
A dozen internal possibilities to succeed Gill as D-186 superintendent

At least twelve district employees hold a superintendent’s endorsement.

Springfield resident Bob Croteau, in blue, stands near Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) at a news conference at the AFL-CIO headquarters in downtown Springfield. Crouteau was one of a number of AFSCME union members who surrounded the Congresswoman.
Local
8 months ago
Budzinski: Even union members are feeling pain from ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Budzinski: Don’t like the bill? Vote in the 2026 midterm elections.

Jahsen Thomas was convicted for an April, 2021 murder.
Crime
8 months ago
Springfield man convicted of 2021 murder

Jahsen Thomas shot Courtney Smith, 37, multiple times in April of 2021.

Glenwood High School in Chatham
Education
8 months ago
Glenwood ranks as top high school in Springfield area

That mark places the school in the top 6% of all high schools statewide.

Local
8 months ago
Today’s the day to save $ on gasoline

Circle K offers Inner Circle members 40-cent break.

Shane Woods
Crime
8 months ago
Ex-Jan. 6 defendant sentenced in wrong-way fatal

Shane Woods killed one, injured three in I-55 crash.

Education
8 months ago
UPDATE: Help is available in search for new D-186 superintendent as Gill retires

“I feel good about the pool of candidates that we will bring to Springfield,” said IASB’s Carmen Ayala.

Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, is pictured on the Senate floor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
8 months ago
Senate President Harmon appeals $10M fine for improper campaign contributions

Election board likely to rule next month on Harmon’s argument.

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