IL State News
4 days ago
IDPH releases its first ever alcohol use report

Data has been collected by the Department of Public Health on the percentages of alcohol consumption in Illinois.

Bill Harmon
Education
5 days ago
LLCC agriculture professor honored

Bill Harmon was honored by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education.

Measles virus illustration
Health & Wellness
5 days ago
Why measles vaccines are still vital for community health

Doctor: Rising U.S. cases highlight the importance of MMR vaccination to protect children and communities.

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Business
5 days ago
Illinois home prices increase in November, available inventory decreases

Many problems persist, according to Illinois REALTORS.

Growth Corp
Business
5 days ago
Changes in leadership at Growth Corp

President to become CEO, while another employee becomes president.

Can you identify this man who allegedly fired a gun outside the Qik N EZ on Stevenson Drive?
Crime
5 days ago
Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying suspect in gun-related incident near gas station

Man fired a gun outside the store after making a purchase inside.

Gov. JB Pritzker packs boxes of canned goods with members of his staff while volunteering Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at the Greater Chicago Food Depository. (Brian Cassellav /Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)
National
5 days ago
States faces a choice on whether to embrace Trump’s tax cuts on tips, overtime and more

In some states, the new federal tax breaks will automatically apply to state income taxes unless legislatures opt out.

The Paul Findley Federal Courthouse is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Hannah Meisel)
IL State News
6 days ago
Justice Department sues for access to Illinois voter rolls (READ THE LAWSUIT HERE)

Illinois among at least 19 states being sued for voter data.

Emergency medicine physician Rohini Haar (left) and New Life Centers Chief Executive Officer Matt DeMateo provide testimony to the Illinois Accountability Commission during its Dec. 18 public meeting. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
6 days ago
Illinois Accountability Commission hears testimony about excessive force by ICE agents. Felt like a ‘war zone’

Attendees call on commission to review CPD and ISP for any role they had in assisting federal immigration agents.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois
Local
6 days ago
Boys and Girls Clubs get a boost after losing millions in funding

District 186 has provided funding for three after school program sites to reopen at Blackhawk, DuBois and Ridgely Elementary Schools on Jan. 12.