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Looking for a brewery in Illinois? An online directory is now available.
Local
2 days ago
Illinois launches online directory of breweries, distilleries, and wineries across the state

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission has launched an online directory and interactive map of breweries, brew pubs, distilleries, and wineries across the state at ilcc.illinois.gov.

Woman with dark hair and glasses wearing a blue plaid shawl, looking to the right at a meeting.
Local
2 days ago
‘Junk fee’ ban heads to Pritzker as Senate OKs bill allowing minors to consent to birth control

Paid jury duty, rooftop solar for schools, breasted CPR manikin measures also pass.

Local
2 days ago
Settlement reached in insurance fight tied to Springfield Wyndham

The suit was filed after owner Al Rajabi claimed that Affiliated FM was stalling the insurance payment.

Profile of a woman in a maroon hijab speaking into a microphone at a lectern in a formal room, holding a folder.
Local
2 days ago
Rx price cap bill passes committee

Opponents say PDAB proposal lacks organization.

These electric vehicle charging stations are now available near the athletic center at the University of Illinois Springfield.
Local
3 days ago
UIS, CWLP park four EV chargers on campus

CWLP installed the stations through a state grant.

Illinois PIRG Director Abe Scarr speaks to reporters on Jan. 6, 2026, at a demonstration protesting a Peoples Gas rate hike request to the Illinois Commerce Commission. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
3 days ago
Consumer advocates seek 80% reduction in latest Nicor gas rate request

Half of the disputed charges come from ‘exorbitant’ shareholder profit rate.

Man in a navy jacket speaks to reporters outside a medical clinic, microphones in front labeled Capitol City Now.
IL State News
3 days ago
Pritzker: Data centers are here to stay

The governor says available solar power has grown exponentially just during his time in office.

Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter emphasizes that taxes will not be raised on county residents in order to expand the BOS Center and build a new hotel, in a Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce event May 19, 2026.
Local
3 days ago
County Board Chair says City Council is wasting time debating how much say they have on proposed BOS Center expansion

Van Meter says there have been too many negative commenters on the project, and not enough positive ones.