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An Illinois American Water tower pictured in Bolingbrook. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
15 hours ago
Utility watchdog warns of rising water rates as regulators consider requests

Rate hike filings come as the state’s major water utilities seek merger.

George E. Johnson Sr. founded the Johnson Products which became the first black-owned corporation to be listed on the American Stock Exchange in 1971.
IL State News
15 hours ago
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99

Johnson and his late wife and high school sweetheart, Joan, started Johnson Products in 1954 on Chicago’s South Side after securing a $250 loan.

A Springfield firefighter stands watch at a fire at Mervis Recycling, 1100 S. 9th, Springfield.
Local
19 hours ago
Fire continues at recycling plant near downtown Springfield

A cause has not been officially disclosed.

Vintage signs and artifacts line the walls and floors of Ace Sign Company.
Local
23 hours ago
Memories of the Mother Road at Ace Sign Co. Rt. 66 Museum

The Ace Sign Co., and Route 66 Museum, is now housed inside an old 1952 Sears Warehouse.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act into law in Chicago on July 6, 2026, surrounded by lawmakers and advocates. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Local
3 days ago
Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks

The law builds on legislation passed in California and New York to create a state-driven national standard.

FILE - In this June 26, 2019, file photo, the company logo graces the side of a Delta Air Lines jetliner at Denver International Airport in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
IL State News
3 days ago
Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago

The FAA said it would investigate the incident.

State Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) speaks during a July 1, 2026 press conference at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Local
3 days ago
Turner: ‘We are prepared’ if downtown tourism or medical district expansion bills are called during veto or special sessions

Proposals to expand tourism and BOS Center, and to expand “Mid-Illinois Medical District.”

Local
7 days ago
Cannabis overhaul is now law

The legislation also takes aim at intoxicating hemp.

Business
7 days ago
The leaders of tomorrow are leading today

“40 under 40” are listed.

An example of a Phenix Salon Suites location.
Local
7 days ago
Salon chain wants to add more Illinois franchise locations, including in Springfield

A location in Springfield is to be determined.

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