Powerball
Local
2 months ago
Powerball jackpot surges to $1.25 billion ahead of Wednesday drawing

The Springfield Hy-Vee produced a $200,000 winning ticket in Monday’s drawing.

Local
2 months ago
Community radio revival

WQNA targeted for March return to airwaves.

Holiday Guide
2 months ago
The most popular grocery items for Christmas in Illinois, according to Instacart

Instacart reports on Christmas trends and eggnog popularity in Illinois and across the country.

A Chicago Transit Authority Train known as the “L” makes a turn on the system’s “Loop” in downtown Chicago on Sept. 10, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
2 months ago
Pritzker signs $1.5B plan to overhaul public transportation, avoid service cuts

Law raises money to allow Chicago-area transit agencies to avert financial disaster. Downstate passenger train service could also be helped.

State Rep. Bob Morgan on the floor of the Illinois House in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
2 months ago
Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation

Illinois has at least a half dozen laws regulating potentially harmful aspects of artificial intelligence.

A sign outside a once dying mall in Marion in Southern Illinois promises a brighter future, thanks to a $112 million bond deal made possible by the state and taxpayers dollars. (Credit: Janelle O’Dea, Illinois Answers Project)
IL State News
2 months ago
A once dying mall in Southern Illinois is getting a mighty makeover, thanks to $112M bond deal — created by the state and backed by local tax money — but the project has hit a speed bump

Officials in Marion say the massive redevelopment is on track, but one of the three main developers has already dropped out, facing a slew of lawsuits.

A meeting of the Sangamon County Board.
Local
2 months ago
Residents continue to speak out against proposed data center as backer defends them

SSGA: Data center is huge for the area; residents disagree.

A Landis+Gyr Electric Smart Meter
Local
2 months ago
City Council to consider advanced electric meters for CWLP

“It’s really important that we do that for our citizens,” said Mayor Misty Buscher.

Jerry Costello II, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, speaks at a Christian County farm alongside Gov. JB Pritzker (left) and Cameron Joost, assistant director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The group discussed the impact of tariffs on Illinois farmers in an October visit. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Agriculture
2 months ago
Illinois ag director says Trump trade policies are ‘crushing’ farmers

Jerry Costello II says latest aid package insufficient; warns of long-term impact.

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