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2 weeks ago
How much does assisted living cost in Illinois?

A Place for Mom reports on assisted living costs in Illinois and across the country.

A police document shows a Choate Mental Health and Development patient’s statement regarding abuse by a facility employee. (Capitol News Illinois illustration. Highlight added to police documents)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
Abuse was caught on camera at Choate Developmental Center. The prosecutor offered plea deals

Weeks later, he files a federal lawsuit to prevent cuts at the state-run facility.

Sen. Graciela Guzmán, D-Chicago, speaks at a Sept. 29, 2026, news conference at Chicago City Hall. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
Not ‘one more cent’: Chicago-area elected officials rally against Peoples Gas rate hike

City alderman and state lawmakers decried ‘outrageous’ shareholder profit rate and sought reforms to pipe retirement program.

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Sports
2 weeks ago
The Americans have won another Presidents Cup. What matters is whether they can win the Ryder Cup

“It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since Bethpage,” Donald wrote, accompanied by a photo of his team posing with the Ryder Cup trophy.

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Sports
2 weeks ago
Putting scores on the board at Presidents Cup not the same when there aren’t boards

The common phrase heard at these competitions is to get a lot of red — or blue (Europe) or gold (International) — on the board.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)
Sports
2 weeks ago
Bears coach Ben Johnson stays with his usual aggressive approach in victory over Eagles

Johnson called plays on Monday night as if he had no idea it was Keenum’s first regular-season start in almost three years.

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Sports
2 weeks ago
White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV before winning playoff opener

“The Pope having our back and supporting us means a lot,” White Sox manager Will Venable said.

Corn Crop September, 2024
Local
2 weeks ago
Corn yields may be lower in 2026 thanks to rain, summer heat

Nice weather allowed for early planting, followed by rain and heat later on.

Students in the "Nurse for a Day" program hosted by UIS look over a simulated patient.
Local
2 weeks ago
Program gives local high schoolers hands-on medical experience

Students from area high schools take part in two-day event at University of Illinois Springfield and UIC’s Springfield campus.

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey participates in an interview September 29, 2026 at the Capitol Media Group studios in Springfield.
Local
2 weeks ago
Bailey winds down what could be his final campaign

Republican Darren Bailey says this could be his last campaign if he loses again.

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