This still image taken from Chicago Transit Authority surveillance footage and included in a federal court record shows a man who federal authorities identified as Lawrence Reed holding a flaming bottle and approaching a passenger, far left, on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, on a Chicago Blue Line train. (Chicago Transit Authority/U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois via AP) Screenshot
Crime
1 month ago
Federal judge orders man held on federal terrorism charge in Chicago train attack

The attack Monday night on Chicago’s Blue Line L train has drawn national attention, primarily because the victim appeared to be targeted at random.

Education
1 month ago
Mom / teacher: Computers hurt more than they help

She urges District 186 to curb use of Chromebooks.

Crime
1 month ago
Woman found dead in waste container, investigation continues

Woman found dead in a shed, possibly for an extended period of time.

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes players warm up in the outfield on a hot day.
Sports
1 month ago
Wanted: Naming rights partner for Lucky Horseshoes’ field

Naming rights for the field at Robin Roberts Stadium will help pay for ballpark renovations and upkeep, says team.

Business
1 month ago
Illinois Capital Development Board Receives Merit Award from ACEC

The Illinois Capitol Development Board is Honored to Receive this highly respectable merit.

A screenshot of part of an ad touting the new Sangamon County Sheriff's Office mobile app.
Local
1 month ago
Crouch launches new app for Sheriff’s Department

“The Sheriff’s App” is available on Apple and Google Play.

Gov. JB Pritzker, lawmakers and immigration advocates discuss the federal government’s aggressive immigration enforcement campaign in his Springfield office on Oct. 30, 2025.
IL State News
1 month ago
Pritzker ramps up accountability panel focused on alleged ICE abuses

New appointments come as federal immigration raids ease in Chicago.

Democratic candidates for comptroller from left are Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim; Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego; Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago; and Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago. (Illustration and photos by Capitol News Illinois)
IL State News
1 month ago
Comptroller candidates spar over taxes, experience in candidate forum

5 Democrats are seeking to replace outgoing Comptroller Susana Mendoza.

Pope Leo XIV and Gov. JB Pritzker meet in the Vatican on Nov. 19, 2025. (The Vatican)
IL State News
1 month ago
Pritzker discusses immigration crackdown with Pope Leo XIV in Rome

The governor also extended an invitation to the Chicago-born pontiff to visit his hometown.

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