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FILE - Liv Y., center, holds a transgender pride flag as people gather to protest against the Trump administration and Project 2025 near the Washington State Capitol building, in in Olympia, Wash., Feb. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

IL State News

1 year ago

States sue Trump, saying he is intimidating hospitals over gender-affirming care for youth

Illinois is included in the lawsuit.

Diners sit at bar patios near Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, before a home game against the Orioles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

IL State News

1 year ago

Cubs snare 2027 MLB All-Star Game

“I’m a Cubs fan!” proclaims Gov. JB Pritzker.

Sports

1 year ago

U of I WBB grad Kendall Bostic earns Big Ten sportsmanship award

Kendall Bostic is now the second Illini athlete to receive the award twice.

Sports

1 year ago

U of I men’s basketball adds 22-year-old Serbian point guard Mihailo Petrovic

“Mihailo is the consummate point guard,” head coach Brad Underwood said.

Lake Springfield air pollution looking at CWLP

Local

1 year ago

Low air quality impacts central Illinois

Canadian wildfire smoke is again to blame

FILE - Rep. Danny Davis, D-Ill., speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on gun violence on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool, File)

IL State News

1 year ago

Illinois Democratic Rep. Danny Davis says he won’t seek reelection after 15 terms in Congress

“We’re not going to go away,” Davis said, flanked by his wife, local pastors and congressmen at a parking lot in East Garfield Park on Chicago’s West Side. “But the time has come.”

Joseph Johnson is charged with arson for a fire at the Sangamon Towers building in downtown Springfield.

Crime

1 year ago

Man arrested, accused of setting fire to downtown apartment building

Joseph Johnson, 64, faces several arson and criminal damage-related charges.

Donations for the memorial are currently being accepted at United Community Bank.

Local

1 year ago

Monument honoring YNOT crash victims planned for Chatham Community Park

Donations are currently being accepted for the project.

Governor JB Pritzker signs into law Thursday a bill requiring mental health screenings for students in grades 3-12.

Education

1 year ago

Pritzker signs bill to implement mental health screenings in schools

Screenings would begin at public schools in the 2027-28 school year

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws the ball at practice during Back Together training camp event for fans on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Sports

1 year ago

Better practices show Bears QB Caleb Williams has gained confidence in new offense

“I think as of right now I think I’m rolling,” Williams said. “I’m pretty smooth with it as of right now.”

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