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Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly is pictured in the governor’s office in Springfield in 2022. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

Crime

6 days ago

Illinois State Police investigating fatal ICE shooting of Silverio Villegas González

Man was killed during traffic stop during ‘Operation Midway Blitz’.

Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule speaks to a Senate committee in Springfield on April 28, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

IL State News

6 days ago

Striking ISU staff return to work after ratifying new 5-year contract

Union will drop lawsuit against university for allegedly using strikebreakers.

Customers and utility watchdogs took to Daley Plaza with signs and chanting to denounce Peoples Gas’ January rate hike request. The April 1, 2026, demonstration drew over 100 participants. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)

IL State News

6 days ago

Cut with ‘an axe’: Watchdogs, AG call for massive cuts to Peoples Gas rate request

Testimony filed by the attorney general’s office urged regulators to slash the entire hike and return $4M to customers.

Horace Mann sign at Springfield, IL headquarters

Local

6 days ago

Horace Mann: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Horace Mann expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.20 to $4.50 per share.

Chicago Bulls president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf, left, and the NBA basketball team's new executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham address the media at a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Seligman)

Sports

6 days ago

Bryson Graham is ready to take on the challenge of rebuilding the struggling Bulls

“When I think about it and I think about the greatness that’s in this building and what’s in these rafters and the championships that have been won here, it’s amazing,” Graham said Wednesday.

Business

6 days ago

McDonald’s focus on value lifts first-quarter sales, but company says gas prices could dent demand

McDonald’s is based in Chicago.

Local

6 days ago

Sale of WAND-TV to major media company complete

Five televisions sold to Gray for $80 million.

Young woman in a black suit speaks at a wooden podium, with a man behind and a smiling woman in a green top nearby in front of blue curtains.

Local

7 days ago

Plea for Black farmers

Access to capital remains a problem.

Local

7 days ago

Proposed parking fine increases could impact Downtown Springfield drivers

Under the proposed changes, the fine for exceeding the posted limit would increase to $20.

Group of officials and supporters on the steps in front of a statue at a government building, giving a press conference for Restore LGDF.

Local

7 days ago

Mayors fight for funds

State continues to look their way to balance the budget.

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