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Jeremy LaFleur
Crime
2 months ago
Springfield man arrested on several child sexual assault charges

Jeremy S. Lafleur was arrested on March 19 on six counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

Alexander Martinez
Crime
2 months ago
Decatur man accused of using AI to produce explicit images of underage girl

The sworn statement said that the photos were modified using AI to make her appear fully nude. 

Noodle -- APL Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 months ago
Meet Noodle — APL Cat of the Week

Noodle “turns into a total lovebug.”

Sally -- APL Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 months ago
Meet Sally — APL Dog of the Week

Playful, and a “zest for life!”

Nicholas Jones, left, executive vice president of the University of Illinois System, testifies before a House Committee opposing a bill to overhaul the way Illinois funds public universities. Also testifying in favor of the bill are Southern Illinois University System President Daniel Mahoney, center, and Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
2 months ago
University funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I opposition

Legislation would create a need-based formula for universities similar to one used for K-12 schools.

The house in the 2500 block of Iowa Street in Granite City where an illegal dental office operated. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Beth Hundsdorfer)
Crime
2 months ago
Police shut down illegal dental office in Granite City operated by immigrants

The cash-only operation came to light after a patient complained about a root canal gone bad.

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
2 months ago
Junk fees, child torture, tipped wage proposals among bills to clear committee

More than 150 measures have moved thus far as House deadline approaches.

Teams in the NBA
Sports
2 months ago
Bulls guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith will miss the rest of the season because of injuries

The Bulls are 12th in the Eastern Conference at 29-43.

April 18, 2023 - Oakland, California: Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner during a game against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum.
Sports
2 months ago
Second baseman Nico Hoerner agrees to 6-year deal with Cubs, AP source says

Hoerner was a key performer last year as Chicago won 92 games and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

University of Illinois Athletics Logo
Sports
2 months ago
Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite Eight

Illinois gets the rebounding it needed.

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