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Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly, right, helps break ground on a new K-9 training facility in Pawnee, along with Lisa Hennigh, Deputy Director of Construction at the Capital Development Board, and Col. Chris Owen, ISP Division of Patrol.
Local
8 hours ago
For the best boys: State Police breaks ground on new K-9 training facility in Pawnee

The new facility is expected to have larger office space, more training space, and up to 20 kennels in it for dogs who will be staying there.

Environmental advocates rally for greater data center regulation in Illinois at the Capitol on Wednesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Local
13 hours ago
Illinois lawmakers begin days of deep dives on data centers

The House committee hearing was the first of several planned in the coming weeks.

A LifeSafer intelligence speed assistance device installed in a vehicle. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
IL State News
13 hours ago
License suspension or speed control? Lawmakers explore alternative for reckless drivers

Bill would allow certain offenders to apply for the program.

The sun sets over a field of corn in Douglas County. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Agriculture
13 hours ago
Illinois farmers ease critical labor shortages through this agricultural visa program

The H-2A visa has become a lifeline for farmers who can’t find enough domestic workers

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Shane Smith (64) throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Sports
13 hours ago
White Sox option opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A after 3 shaky outings

The White Sox don’t expect it to be a long stay in the minors.

Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Sports
13 hours ago
White Sox will pay tribute to loyal fan Pope Leo by giving away pope-themed hats

A limited number of hats shaped like the Pope’s miter, with the team’s sock logo in the middle, will be distributed.

Crime
15 hours ago
Crime of the Week: Help solve recent downtown arson

The fire ignited in a storage room on the 7th floor of the building.

An artists' rendition of potential BOS Center expansion plans under legislation introduced by State Sen. Doris Turner, during a news conference Tuesday, April 2.
Local
16 hours ago
City Council concerns remain over Turner’s ‘Capital Area Tourism Authority Act’

Alderman Roy Williams tried this week to get a resolution on the agenda he says will make sure the council is at the forefront of Senate Bill 3499.

Local
19 hours ago
Proposal: Sales tax on gas to take a break

Downstate Republican House members say IL drivers deserve it.

State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) spoke at a rally for striking University of Springfield faculty union members Wednesday, April 8.
Local
1 day ago
Another lawmaker rallies with striking UIS faculty

IFT official: Pay raise offer for staff, faulty is “demoralizing.”

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