Former Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. speaks during an event where he was endorsed by the Southland Minister Alliance as a candidate for his old congressional seat after more than a decade out of office, Oct. 15, 2025, at Victory Christian International Ministries in Park Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
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Jesse Jackson Jr. pitches redemption in bid for old House seat years after campaign fraud conviction

The son of the civil rights icon tries to bring it up first: A 2013 campaign fraud conviction that ended his 17-year political career.

Chicago Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu gets past Milwaukee Bucks' Amir Coffey during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Sports
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Timberwolves acquire Ayo Dosunmu for scoring depth in trade-deadline deal with Bulls, AP source says

Dosunmu, who was a second-round pick by his hometown Bulls in the 2021 draft, is making about $7.5 million in the final season of his current contract.

The Illinois Attorney General building is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Local
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Illinois attorney general wins state’s first civil hate crime lawsuit

The win came among dozens of lawsuits the state has filed against the Trump administration in the past year.

A voting booth is pictured in Sangamon County. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Local
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How to vote in Illinois in 2026: Early voting begins for most of the state

A guide for election information is available.

Local
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Black HIV / AIDS awareness

The numbers are disproportionate.

Chatham Police Officer David Toledo
Local
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Spanish speaking officers in Chatham Police Department connect with the community

“I didn’t speak English until I was almost six!” Toledo exclaimed. “I grew up in a Latin household in a Latin culture. I was exposed to that all my life.”

New UIS Women's Flag Football Coach Colin Wood
Local
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Wood set to coach new UIS Women’s Flag Football team

UIS new Women’s Flag Football Program hires Colin Wood for Head Coach.

Ald. Erin Conley
Local
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Conley: SSGA has listened to City Council’s concerns

Alderwoman Erin Conley shares her insight from Tuesdays City Council meeting.

Local
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Crime of the Week: Protect yourself from scammers

They often create a strong sense of urgency, so it’s important to slow down and ask if it makes sense.

The Illinois Community College System headquarters is pictured in downtown Springfield. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Reece Dower)
Local
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State looks to expand manufacturing training at community colleges

Latest round of grants could dedicate $24 million to 6 downstate campuses.