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Student, mental health and depression with anxiety, burnout and sad for exam results, fail or mistake while sitting outdoor. Young man, stress and tired and depressed on university or college campus
Local
1 month ago
New Mental Health Committee anticipates focusing on adolescent care

Chair: Adolescents of all races have some of the same mental health problems.

Mute swan swimming on dark rippling water, neck curved, orange beak with black facial patch.
Local
1 month ago
Endangered … for a different reason?

A bill would make the mute swan a target.

Illinois State Police squad
Local
1 month ago
UPDATE: Crews respond to crash on I-55 in Springfield

Injuries are said to be minor.

Democratic Rep. Thaddeus Jones speaks on the House floor on his way to passing a pair of bills to regulate the homeowner and auto insurance industries. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Local
1 month ago
Insurance regulation bills clear General Assembly

Pritzker says he’ll sign legislation to regulate auto, homeowners insurance rates.

E-bike on the country road at sunset
Local
1 month ago
Lawmakers approve bill to regulate e-bikes, scooters

Speed limits and age restrictions part of new limits.

The Muni
Local
1 month ago
‘Mamma Mia!’ takes the stage at The Muni

Performances the next two weekends at The Muni.

Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, speaks on the House floor May 27. His bill would make Illinois the third state to regulate frontier AI models. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Local
1 month ago
Illinois lawmakers pass landmark AI accountability bill

The measure aims to promote accountability among the most powerful AI models.

State Sen. Dale Fowler watches Gov. JB Pritzker’s State of the State speech on Feb. 18, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 month ago
State Sen. Dale Fowler says he’ll step down at end of legislative session

The Harrisburg Republican has served his southern Illinois district for a decade.

Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, discusses the budget at a news conference at the Statehouse on May 27, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
Local
1 month ago
Reducing gas tax, prepping for future shortfalls among late budget sticking points

Republicans call for lower spending and taxes as progressive Dems seek new revenue.

New York, NY USA - May 9 2023: E. Jean Carroll smiles as she leaves the courtroom after a jury found former President Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
National
1 month ago
Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

The perjury investigation is being led by the federal prosecutors’ office in Chicago.

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