The Illinois State Board of Elections office is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IL State News
3 months ago
Trump administration requests voter data from Illinois elections board

Letter comes the same week as hearing scheduled in related lawsuit

UIS Athletics
Sports
3 months ago
UIS Tennis earns ITA academic awards

Twelve athletes achieved grade point averages of at least 3.5 during the academic year.

Crime
3 months ago
Crime of the Week: Arrest made in 2024 death of woman found on I-55, but public help still needed

A $5,000 reward is possible for any information that leads to additional arrests or convictions.

The lucky winner had initially planned to purchase a different game but was drawn inexplicably to the Ultimate Bonus Payout ticket instead.
IL State News
3 months ago
Illinois woman wins $1 million on a $10 scratch-off ticket, plans to share the wealth

So far this year, more than 35 million winning scratch-offs have been sold across the state, with total winnings exceeding $937 million.

Springfield Fire Crews were on the scene Wednesday morning for a fire at the Sangamon Towers apartment complex.
Local
3 months ago
Fire causes damage to downtown apartment building

Officials say at least two people were hurt.

Education
3 months ago
Budzinski applauds release of $5.5 billion in withheld education funds

Following the letter, the administration first released $1.3 billion for 21st Century Community Learning Centers on July 21.

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong wears a patch honoring Ryne Sandberg before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Sports
3 months ago
Cubs introduce ceremonial patch on their uniform to honor Ryne Sandberg

During pregame warmups, the Cubs wore T-shirts with the message, “FO23VER.”

This home at 541 E. Black Ave. in Springfield is the former home of cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post.
Local
3 months ago
Cereal heiress’ home could be landmarked

Marjorie Merriweather Post spent early years at 541 E. Black Ave.

Oliver Bayless suffered injuries during his birth in May, 2018, leading to his death the following February.
Local
3 months ago
Jury awards $17 million to Macon County family following death of infant son

The lawsuit was connected to care the mother received, and which allegedly led to the boy’s death

Altmyer has also garnered numerous preseason honors, including second-team All-Big Ten by Phil Steele and third-team by Athlon.
Sports
3 months ago
Illini’s Altmyer named to Maxwell Award Watch List ahead of 2025 season

Altmyer is among 80 players selected to the list, including 47 quarterbacks and 14 Big Ten standouts.

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