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Local

1 year ago

Resident arrested in connection to Springfield condo fire

15-20 are displaced after condo fire on Taylor Avenue Wednesday

Members of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 104th General Assembly take the oath of office

IL State News

1 year ago

Illinois General Assembly begins 104th session with inaugurations and calls for cooperation

The four caucus leaders remain the same for the 104th General Assembly.

Crime

1 year ago

Last day legislation

Karina’s Bill, energy omnibus, name change among those headed to guv’s desk

Local

1 year ago

Redpath voted in to city clerk’s office

Several members of City Council wanted to hold off on the vote, wanting time to see who else may have applied for the position and talk to any other candidates.

Local

1 year ago

Former Sangamon County Coroner Susan Boone dies at 76

Boone served as coroner for many years but resigned amid controversy in 2011.

IL State News

1 year ago

No go on hemp bill

Guv complains about special interests, mean lawmakers

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after the first day of his corruption trial on Oct. 22, 2024. Madigan indicated he will testify in his own defense on Tuesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

Crime

1 year ago

Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial

Unexpected move could lengthen longtime House speaker’s case by weeks.

History

1 year ago

ALPLM author discussion: How a Chicago man’s vision created the Harlem Globetrotters

Abe Saperstein, a Jewish immigrant from Chicago’s South Side, was the mastermind behind the growth of the Globetrotters.

Local

1 year ago

Sherman community remembers Sergeant Gerald Schneider

Schneider died Sunday after battling cancer.

Lifestyle

1 year ago

Half of renters pay more than 30% of their income on shelter amid worsening affordable housing shortage. Here’s how Illinois compares.

Netspend analyzed Census data to illustrate the portion of renters in Illinois considered rent-burdened, with over 30% of their income going to rent.

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