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Rainbow Pride flag waving in the wind against a blue sky with white clouds behind it.
IL State News
1 month ago
Lawmaker: IL is a leader in LGBTQ rights

A priority is to ban the use of tax dollars for conversion therapy.

Sadie -- APL Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 month ago
Meet Sadie — APL Cat of the Week

Gentle, curious, and sweet!

Boone -- APL Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 month ago
Meet Boone — APL Dog of the Week

Boone “will quickly become your best buddy.”

State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, the bill’s sponsor, speaks on the Senate floor May 20. Edly-Allen’s bill seeks to regulate the most advanced forms of AI models. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
1 month ago
Bill regulating powerful AI models advances as advocates say it’s only the first step

The measure aims to increase transparency and safety protocols around ‘frontier’ AI.

New Owen Marsh Elementary school ribbon-cutting.
Local
1 month ago
Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates opening of new Owen Marsh Elementary School

Students, staff, community members and the Marsh family gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the new building, located next to the original school that has served the community for nearly 60 years.

Social media influencer and former congressional candidate Katherine “Kat” Abughazaleh, center, addresses the media Thursday following the dismissal of charges. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
IL State News
1 month ago
‘Broadview 6’ trial canceled as prosecutors acknowledge misconduct before grand jury

Stunning decision comes days before rare federal misdemeanor trial was set to begin.

Mifepristone A synthetic steroid used for emergency contraception and medical abortion. Contraceptive pills
Local
1 month ago
Abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois

The call comes amid a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing access to telehealth medication abortions.

Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke addresses reporters on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in the Cook County criminal courthouse. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
IL State News
1 month ago
Judge rejects request for special prosecutor to investigate ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses

Ruling vindicates Eileen O’Neill Burke’s stance that state’s attorney lacks legal authority.

Police scene tape
Crime
1 month ago
Crash kills woman, 66

Lincoln police allege DUI.

The distribution of $18 million in state funding for after-school programs in Illinois was delayed until April this year, leaving organizations that operate those programs only a few months to spend it. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
1 month ago
Lawmakers frustrated over delay in distribution of after-school program funds

$18 million was not released until April, and programs were given limited time to spend it.

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