Education
1 month ago
Districts around the US are mulling school closures as student enrollment falls

Such decisions are gut wrenching. It’s a financial strain to operate half-empty schools, but research shows kids often fare badly after closures.

Sister Jean of Loyola University Chicago
Sports
1 month ago
Sister Jean, longtime Loyola Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon, retires at 106

Sister Jean rose to the spotlight during Loyola Chicago’s trip to the Final Four in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.

Gov. JB Pritzker receives his COVID-19 vaccine in 2022 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Illinois health department recommends COVID vaccines for all adults

Recommendation comes after federal government limits vaccine availability

Local
1 month ago
Route 66 Mother Road Festival road closures

Closures to take note of in downtown Springfield

Former Republican Illinois attorney general candidate Thomas DeVore is pictured at the Illinois State Fair in 2022. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 month ago
Ex-GOP nominee for AG Tom DeVore temporarily loses law license over inappropriate client relationship

DeVore rose to prominence filing lawsuits over COVID restrictions during pandemic

Gambling
Education
1 month ago
Discussion Thursday on sports betting and mental health

The event is free and open to the public. 

Local
1 month ago
Sherman residents and leaders fed up with damage caused by utility provider

Clatfelter said more than two dozen subcontractors have been starting projects all over the village, but are not completing them.

Culex Mosquito
Local
1 month ago
Mosquitoes in Menard County test positive for West Nile Virus

Petersburg and Athens both had mosquitoes caught in traps that tested at the maximum level. 

Entertainment
1 month ago
The 2025 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fair welcomed over a million visitors

Springfield saw 723,079 fair goers and The Du Quoin State Fair saw 282,204 attendees!!

Office Depot
Business
1 month ago
Office Max owner to be bought by holding company

The sale is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.

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