Dick Durbin at a press conference in his home's backyard in Springfield on April 24, 2025, one day after he announced he would not seek reelection.
Local
3 months ago
Durbin on Epstein files and Trump E.O. on homelessness

Durbin says he’s never seen anything like the House adjourning early, and he has an opinion on an executive order designed to get homeless off the streets

Backspacks will be given away at a number of Central Illinois Verizon stores.
Local
4 months ago
Verizon to give out $3 million worth of free backpacks Sunday

A Springfield Verizon store is included

FILE - Anti-Trump protesters march to Trump Tower as they rally for a number of issues, including immigrant rights, the Israel-Hamas war, women's reproductive rights, racial equality and others, on the day of President Trump's Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley,File)
IL State News
4 months ago
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Chicago ‘sanctuary’ laws

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he was pleased with the decision and the city is safer when police focus on the needs of Chicagoans.

Jennifer Peyton sits for an interview in downtown Chicago on July 21, 2025. Peyton was fired from her position as Assistant Chief Immigration Judge on July 3rd, with no cause given. (AP Photo/Laura Bargfeld)
National
4 months ago
Immigration judges fired by Trump administration say they will fight back

Espinoza said she felt pressure with public scrutiny, media coverage and Noem’s statements about Morales Reyes, which weren’t corrected or removed from social media.

FILE - Joseph Czuba, 71, stands before Circuit Judge Dave Carlson for his arraignment at the Will County courthouse, Oct. 30, 2023, in Joliet, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Crime
4 months ago
Illinois landlord imprisoned for decades in hate-crime attack on Palestinian American family has died

Czuba died Thursday in the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections, according to a statement from the Will County Sheriff’s Office.

A stack of newspapers is pictured at the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IL State News
4 months ago
Media literacy education lacks consistency across Illinois

State law requiring instruction was passed three years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a reception for Republican members of Congress in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
National
4 months ago
FACT FOCUS: Trump claims cashless bail increases crime, but data is inconclusive

In 2023, Illinois became the first state to completely eliminate cash bail when the state Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the law abolishing it.

A look at a weight room
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
As student athletes return to training, OSF trainer shares tips to stay safe in the weight room

With August approaching, high school and college athletes are heading back into weight rooms to prepare for the fall season. But as they push to get stronger and faster, one local expert is reminding them that safety comes first

2024 Illinois State Fair
Local
4 months ago
Illinois State Fair unveils enhanced security measures for 2025 event

With the 2025 Illinois State Fair set to kick off August 7, organizers are introducing new security measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all fairgoers. In partnership with the Illinois State Police, the Fair is implementing stricter policies, especially around the Grandstand area

Officials praised the operation as a powerful example of emergency readiness and inter-agency collaboration.
IL State News
4 months ago
Daring roof rescue: Urbana Firefighters rappel nine stories to save injured workers

In a dramatic high-rise rescue Tuesday afternoon, Urbana firefighters rappelled nine stories to save two injured workers stranded on a suspended sky platform at the Florida Avenue Residence Hall

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