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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago’s Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Feb. 12 after a jury convicted him on 10 corruption counts, including bribery. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

Local

3 weeks ago

Madigan author plans a second book

Ex-Tribune newsman Ray Long is Illinoisan of the Year.

Interior of a modern car showing a steering wheel and a large central touchscreen displaying a highway with other vehicles ahead.

Local

3 weeks ago

Teamsters: No to driverless cars

A bill calls for a pilot program.

University of Illinois Springfield theatre professor and faculty union president Dathan Powell speaks at a news conference about the UIS faculty strike. Cheers erupted from the crowd as he spoke about his experiences bargaining with the university. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

Local

3 weeks ago

Tentative deal at UIS

Class resumes Monday.

Pet of the Week

4 weeks ago

Meet Inky — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Are you looking for a “house panther”?

Baron -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

Pet of the Week

4 weeks ago

Meet Baron — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

The shelters are full! Adopt or foster a pet like Baron today!

Security guard in a neon-yellow jacket standing at a metal detector, viewed from behind.

Local

4 weeks ago

Coming soon to council chambers: security?

Aldermen say increasing threats worry them.

The National Weather Service will be surveying storm damage from Friday's weather outbreak in Central Illinois.

Local

4 weeks ago

NWS: At least 7 tornadoes in Central Illinois Friday night

Seven tornadoes are preliminarily reported as EF-1.

Health & Wellness

4 weeks ago

Experts: Planning healthcare decisions crucial

“Life is unpredictable, and it is so important to start the conversations with your family and your loved ones, so in the event something happens, they know that they are making the right decisions and the decisions you would want on your behalf,” Geer said.

Sports

4 weeks ago

Fred Richard wins 2nd straight all-around crown, Stanford wins 11th NCAA gymnastics championship

Competition was held at the University of Illinois.

National

4 weeks ago

UPDATE: Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths

“We are extremely fortunate that this storm did not result in loss of life or serious injury,” Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall said of the storm that hit Lena, Illinois, on Friday.

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