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New York City, NY US - April 16, 2025: books displayed for sale on shelves in even rows against a wall at Barnes and Noble, NYC. Book display at a bookshop. Interior of a bookstore
Business
5 months ago
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

The owners of The Book Loft Oak Park, another Chicago-area store that opened last summer, acknowledge some nerves about a nearby Barnes & Noble coming soon.

WASHINGTON, DC - January 6, 2021: Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather on the National Mall for the "Stop the Steal" rally.
Local
5 months ago
IL lawmaker proposes 100% tax on money received from Jan. 6 ‘slush fund’

“I will file a bill to do the same in Illinois.”

Woman with long red hair and glasses speaks at a microphone in a wood-paneled legislative chamber close to a desk and papers.
Local
5 months ago
Lawmakers pass youth birth control bill

Sponsor says the bill merely codifies what is already being done.

A man in a dark suit speaks at a wooden podium in a formal government chamber, with four officials standing behind him and a sign-language interpreter nearby.
Local
5 months ago
Durbin: ‘My life has been genuinely enriched by helping people’

Retiring U.S. Sen. Durbin talks tobacco, elections in “farewell speech” to ILGA.

"Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue"
Local
5 months ago
Thank you for being a friend: ‘Golden Girls’ to perform in Springfield

The Springfield show is, so far, the only Illinois stop as part of a fall tour starting September 30 and continuing through November 28.

Collin Corbett, a former Republican political strategist, speaks to reporters outside the Illinois State Board of Elections in Springfield on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, after filing petitions to run for governor as an independent candidate. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
Local
5 months ago
Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett files to run for governor as independent

Says he’s dissatisfied with direction of Republican Party.

Crime
5 months ago
‘Broadview 6’ defense accuses Chicago’s top federal prosecutor of having contact with grand jury

U.S. attorney says he hasn’t presented evidence to grand jury, but doesn’t deny being present.

A man with a microphone speaks to a panel of three seated at a long table during a meeting or presentation.
Local
5 months ago
Christian Co. residents voice concerns over proposed Eagle Rock Partners data center

“The one asset that large industries want from small communities is ignorance. I am proud to see so many members of our community here tonight to prove them wrong,” one county resident said.

Artificial intelligence
Local
5 months ago
Bipartisan AI safety, privacy bills await action in Illinois House

While some people hate the idea of AI, lawmakers know the technology is here to stay and Illinois must regulate it.

road closed signs in Illinois
IL State News
5 months ago
Construction worker dead after being hit on I-74 in Champaign

Few details about the crash or the identity of the worker had been released as of Wednesday morning.