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Local
4 weeks ago
Illinois Lottery promotes responsible play during problem gambling awareness month

Throughout March, the Illinois Lottery will distribute responsible gaming messaging through radio, outdoor advertising, digital and social media outreach, and in-store engagement with players and retailers.

Jane Ruby, president of the League of Women Voters of Chicago, speaks at a March 2, 2026 news conference introducing the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Act. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
4 weeks ago
Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein investigatory commission

Commission would investigate Illinois-based crimes connected to notorious sex trafficker.

IL State News
4 weeks ago
Pritzker’s name in Clinton’s mouth during Epstein testimony

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Pritzker’s team: Governor had nothing to do with Epstein.

Local
4 weeks ago
Report on reparations

The chair of a state commission points out Sonya Massey is a descendant of a 1908 Race Riot victim.

Tommy -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
4 weeks ago
Meet Tommy — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

“Tommy is a hunky orange and white gent.”

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Pet of the Week
4 weeks ago
Meet Jelly Bean — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Jelly Bean is looking for a fresh start.

Crime
4 weeks ago
Proposal: Harsher penalties for dogfighting in Springfield

A recent arrest inspires a new ordinance in Springfield.

Gena English-Wheat, 59, arrested February 24 on a charge of Concealment of Death.
Crime
4 weeks ago
Woman charged with hiding elderly Springfield woman’s death

Gena English-Wheat, 59, charged with Concealment of Death.

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Local
4 weeks ago
Thrive: A book for the community, by the community

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) published a […]

Crime
4 weeks ago
Mom: Keep abuser away from my kid

She says Taylorville schools did not effectively protect her daughter.

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