People vote, Nov. 5, 2024, in Oak Creek, Wis.
IL State News
12 months ago
Democrats’ crisis of the future: The biggest states that back them are shrinking

The Brennan Center projects that California will lose four seats and New York two in the 2030 census. Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Wisconsin would lose one seat each.

John Deere equipment is on display at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., Aug. 31, 2015
Agriculture
12 months ago
FTC sues Deere & Co. for monopolizing farm-equipment repair market

The Moline, Illinois-based manufacturer produces repair software that is available only to its dealers, making it impossible for owners to seek less-costly remedies.

Members of the Illinois State Board of Education are pictured at the board’s December meeting. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
12 months ago
State Board of Education seeks $11.4 billion for PreK-12 spending

Requested 4.6% increase comes in face of projected revenue shortfall.

Driver Justin Allgaier gets in his car before a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Avondale, Ariz.
Local
12 months ago
JR Motorsports enters Justin Allgaier into Daytona 500 in partnership with Chris Stapleton

JR Motorsports has entered Justin Allgaier into next month’s season-opening Daytona 500 in a Chevrolet sponsored by whiskey created by 10-time Grammy winner Chris Stapleton.

Soldiers and Airmen with the Illinois National Guard board a C-130H Hercules in Peoria, Illinois, Jan. 15, 2025, for mobilization to Washington, D.C. The Guardsmen activated in support of security operations for the 60th presidential inauguration.
Local
12 months ago
Illinois National Guard deploys to Washington, D.C., for presidential inauguration support

The troops, including members of the 183rd Wing in Springfield, will be tasked with site security for the presidential inauguration.

Road closed sign
Local
12 months ago
Temporary closures planned for Koke Mill Road for road testing

Koke Mill temporary road closures are for roadway and structural boring testing.

Crime Stoppers - picture of propane tank thief
Crime
12 months ago
Thousands of dollars worth of propane tanks stolen from Springfield businesses

Surveillance footage from one incident captured a suspect riding a red dirt bike with the number 5 or 6 displayed on the handlebars.

Local
12 months ago
Budget hearings are underway for the City of Springfield

Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Round 1 of Springfield City Budget hearings got […]

Local
12 months ago
Massey Commission releases hiring recommendations for Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office

Expanding background checks and reviewing social media accounts are among the key recommendations from the Massey Commission to improve hiring practices at the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.