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Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly, right, helps break ground on a new K-9 training facility in Pawnee, along with Lisa Hennigh, Deputy Director of Construction at the Capital Development Board, and Col. Chris Owen, ISP Division of Patrol.
Local
1 month ago
For the best boys: State Police breaks ground on new K-9 training facility in Pawnee

The new facility is expected to have larger office space, more training space, and up to 20 kennels in it for dogs who will be staying there.

Stewart -- Animal Protective League Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 month ago
Meet Stewart — APL Dog of the Week

“An active guy with lots of energy!”

Rain -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 month ago
Meet Rain — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

“Fabulously friendly” and would like to be adopted with any of her siblings!

Birdie -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 month ago
Meet Birdie — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Birdie is a lab mix and loves to play outside!

Ambulance
Local
1 month ago
Victim identified in fatal Springfield motorcycle accident

Coroner: Charles Laughlin, 58, died from multiple blunt force injuries.

Capitol Media Group in Springfield, IL.
Marketing and Advertising Expert
1 month ago
How Capitol Media Group guides customers from awareness to action

More clicks, more visits, more calls, and more searches for your business.

Environmental advocates rally for greater data center regulation in Illinois at the Capitol on Wednesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Local
1 month ago
Illinois lawmakers begin days of deep dives on data centers

The House committee hearing was the first of several planned in the coming weeks.

A LifeSafer intelligence speed assistance device installed in a vehicle. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
IL State News
1 month ago
License suspension or speed control? Lawmakers explore alternative for reckless drivers

Bill would allow certain offenders to apply for the program.

The sun sets over a field of corn in Douglas County. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Agriculture
1 month ago
Illinois farmers ease critical labor shortages through this agricultural visa program

The H-2A visa has become a lifeline for farmers who can’t find enough domestic workers

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Shane Smith (64) throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Sports
1 month ago
White Sox option opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A after 3 shaky outings

The White Sox don’t expect it to be a long stay in the minors.

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